The Most Dangerous Leadership Myth Is That

Every One Of The Geezers Who Continues To Play A Leadership Role Has One Quality Of Overriding Importance: Neotony. The Dictionary Definition Is That Neotony, A Zoological Term, Involves "the Retention Of Youthful Qualities Throughout Old Age." It Is More Than Merely Retaining A Youthful Appearance, Although That Is Often Part Of It. Neotony Is The Retention Of All Those Wonderful Qualities That We Associate With Youth: Curiosity, Playfulness, Eagerness, Fearlessness, Warmth, Energy.

Vision Animates, Inspires, Transforms Purpose Into Action.

The New Leader Is One Who Commits People To Action, Who Converts Followers Into Leaders, And Who May Convert Leaders Into Agents Of Change.

This Duality, Making Yourself Better While Teaching And Developing Others' Judgment Capabilities, Is The Key To Leadership That Is Both Productive And Principled.

Leadership Has Become A Heavy Industry. Concern And Interest About Leadership Development Is No Longer An American Phenomenon. It Is Truly Global. Though I Will Probably Be In Less Demand, I Wanted To Move On.