Character in leadership comes down to two questions: Would you trade places with anyone under your command? Do you hold yourself to the same level of accountability as those for whom you bear responsibility?

Gary J. Byrne
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This quote is a great reminder to all leaders and leaders-in-training. It’s important to make sure you hold yourself to the same standards and expectations as those you lead. Whether you lead a small team or an entire company, it is critical to make sure that the people who work for you are held accountable for their actions and that they rise to the level of your expectations. This goes not only for your performance, but also any mistakes or errors that may be committed by your employees. A leader should never blame his/her staff for mistakes made by them — doing so will lead to distrust and resentment which can severely hinder a leader’s ability to get the job done and the people who work for him/her will begin to question his/her leadership skills and eventually lose faith in the leader.

Source: Crisis Of Character: A White House Secret Service Officer Discloses His Firsthand Experience With Hillary, Bill, And How They Operate

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