Throughout my career, I've encountered people in power who have looked at it as a destination, holding on to it tightly because it symbolizes success. Often, they know intellectually that it is beneficial to be seen as someone who supports people earlier in their careers. However, when actually making decisions that benefit others, these leaders fall short.

A quick look through Linkedin these days reveals an interesting foible of modern business: everyone is a leader. The leaders I most admired, most wanted to emulate, were not the smartest people in the room but the ones who made me want to be better and who valued more than just intelligence.