Over the years, I have met myriads of managers. I have also been very fortunate to meet and work with a few fantastic leaders. Leadership is definitely in short supply these days.

We are often deceived by gifted orators, who wind up not walking their talk. Companies are full of managers focused on managing their personal careers, procrastinating innovative decisions and trying to maintain the status quo. Peter Drucker quotes can be found almost everywhere, yet not many adhere to his advice. He must be spinning in his grave.

Few will doubt the messy state of affairs on our planet today. In this situation, great leaders are imperative.

 Over the next few weeks, I would like to share with you some of the attributes that I consider to be relevant in describing and defining a leader. I look forward to an inspiring exchange of ideas.