Some of the most successful people (who could let their accomplishments and current life go to their head) practice humility and it’s an impressive character trait. That’s is the mark of a well-balanced, strong human being.

Good call on Alltop, I will check that out – thanks for the shout!

@ Greg Molyneux,

You hit it on the head by saying the one’s that “get ‘it’ understand they are part of something greater than themselves.”

Some people make it a long way by living only for themselves, but organizations that revolve around 1 person are not sustainable. Eventually either the leader burns out or they alienate everyone else to such a degree that the org disintegrates.

@ Akshay,

Yeah, the simplicity is beautiful. Amazing how many kindergarten lessons come back to us years later repackaged as high-level executive training – things like “don’t be selfish,” or “share with others.”

This view needs more promotion and I’m glad to hear it from you.

Promote people around you, giving them opportunities to match or even surpass your success.

This to me is the key ingredient to true leadership. We see it everyday, in life this seems to be the toughest lesson to grasp, but it is by far the most important. Real leaders, in all walks of life, who truly get “it” understand they are part of something greater than themselves. With that understanding comes the realization that others will come along that are better suited to the task, and that’s a good thing. Legacies grow and records are made to be broken.