Example is leadership

"She has a lucky star above her," Judy described. "She is not good at her work and a poor leader , yet she seems to land all the good jobs."

Too many leaders talk about "teamwork", but they define the team as their subordinates and themselves, as the leader - set apart. If you're the leader, but you aren't part of the team, then you've got no team.

Commitment from your people isn't something that can be demanded from them; it can only be given by them.And your team will give their commitment to you only if they know you'll do whatever you're asking them to do.

If you take the attitude of "You go first," you won't be the leader. You'll just be the boss, the lucky S.O.B. who somehow grabbed the power.

As I write this, I am preparing to go to harbourfront to board the ferry for a day trip to batam to join two of my associates there visiting customers and negotiating tactical deals. I believe if your people actually see you sweat, it'll build morale faster than any bonus system you could possibly enact.

from left: Shirley, Nadeem, Jiaye, Brama, Donna