Mort Meyerson on the Real Job of Leaders

Fast Company | Everything I Thought I Knew about Leadership Is Wrong

This article goes way back to the 2nd issue of FastCompany, back in 1996. It came to mind recently as I thought of people who have influenced my leadership thinking. Mort Meyerson is certainly one of those people.

His take on our job as leaders?

First: Make sure that the organization knows itself. Embody the values of the organization and focus on relationships.

Second: Surround yourself with great people and an environment where they can succeed. It’s more than fostering collaboration and teamwork. We’re coaches, not executives.

Third: Be accessible. In an age where face-to-face is becoming more rare, be accessible.

Though the business world is quite different from 1996, Mort’s insights still inspire me today. Enjoy.