The Leader's Compass Quotes

“A bad leader: • Will lie or stretch the truth • Puts his own interests first • Promotes himself ahead of his people • Is disrespectful • Won’t let me do my job • Doesn’t pull his share of the load.”
― Ed Ruggero, The Leader's Compassn: A Personal Leadership Philosophy is Your Foundation for Success

“A good leader: • Respects people and does the right thing for the customer, the workers and the organization • Is concerned with people AND results • Is as good as his word • Helps people find work they enjoy and encourages learning • Remembers that people are not machines; they want more out of life than work • Has a cheerful, positive outlook, especially in difficult situations • Is energetic and keeps up with changes in the business • Sets the direction for the organization and involves others in the planning • Sets standards and lets people know what’s important to him and what he expects from them.”
― Ed Ruggero, The Leader's Compassn: A Personal Leadership Philosophy is Your Foundation for Success