What if leadership requires kindness?

The world can not be controlled. That is an obvious understatement, as human beings are far too small and powerless to have total control.

It is challenging to keep that simple truth in mind, especially if the world asks you to be a leader. The Chasing Lights story reminded me just how much I have been buffeted about by a much larger world. That reminder continuously changes my approach to leadership, and helps me learn to get better at it (I hope).

Ultimately, I believe that good leadership does not control, but perhaps it can assist with navigation?

In a conversation with Henry Chamberlain, former CEO of BOMA, we explored what it means to become and perform as a leader.