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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .............................................................................................. 4
How to Use This Guide ............................................................................. 5
What’s Your Picture of Leadership? ............................................................ 7
Leaders are Different ................................................................................ 15
It’s Not About You .................................................................................. 21
Leaders Create the Future ........................................................................ 27
The Genesis of Leadership ....................................................................... 33
Copyright 2014 © by Mark Miller

No Substitute for Wisdom ........................................................................39

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The Heart of the Matter........................................................................... 51
Author’s Note .......................................................................................... 57
Next Steps ............................................................................................... 59
Assessment .............................................................................................. 60

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INTRODUCTION

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

Have you ever noticed how many books are written to help leaders get better? As many

I’m excited to share the ideas included in this guide and workbook with you! It’s the

books as there are focused on helping leaders enhance their skills, there are far fewer

second resource of this type I’ve produced. The first was THE

SECRET OF TEAMS

written to help the leader with the all important self-work -- the part on the inside. That’s

		
FIELD GUIDE . The positive response to that first effort has fueled my passion to

what this book is all about.

release this workbook.

I’ll let you in on a little discussed fact about leadership – as important as the skills are,

To allow for maximum applicability, this resource is formatted to serve multiple purposes.

lack of skills is not what derails most leaders – skills are too easy to learn. If you want

It is a 			
				
COMPANION – of sorts – to the book, THE
HEART OF LEADERSHIP. In

to predict someone’s ultimate success as a leader, don’t evaluate their skills but their
leadership character.
So, why is a book like this necessary? This book is intended to help leaders and

that book, I outline five essential leadership character traits you and I must possess to
become a leader people want to follow. This guide contains additional content to help
you explore the topic with greater depth.

aspiring leaders strengthen their leadership character, and as a consequence, position

It has been created as a

themselves for greater opportunity, influence and impact. For some of you, the ideas

the order of the chapters is irrelevant. If you’re hiking and get bitten by a snake, you’ll

in this book could help transform your leadership and unlock opportunities like you’ve

probably skip the chapters in your trail guide on pitching your tent and go straight to

never imagined… it could even change your life.

the first aid section. You can use this guide in that same fashion – the content has been

FIELD GUIDE – with practical ideas that work. As such,

written in standalone segments. Please use it anyway that serves you.
If we can embrace and cultivate the leadership character traits outlined in this simple
story and master the skills needed to lead, our organizations will soar. It will require both

Third, this guide is also a 		
WORKBOOK . I’ve been humbled by the leaders who want to

– character and skills. Let’s begin the hard part today… leadership character first.

teach this content in a workshop setting around the world.
Because I’ve attempted to meet all three of the previous objectives in one resource, I
thought it important to provide the 		
ANSWERS needed to fill in the blanks in each
chapter. If you’re in a workshop setting, the answers will be provided by your facilitator.
For the rest of you – relax. THE

ANSWERS ARE IN A SECTION IN THE BACK

OF THE GUIDE.
My final encouragement to you, regardless of how you decide to use this resource…
Enjoy the journey!

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The Secret of Teams

very leader has a leadership point of view – a mental picture of what
leadership looks like. You may have never thought about it. You may not even
know you have this picture.
If pressed, you may be able to define it in vague terms, or you may not. But it
exists. You lead based on your beliefs, and your beliefs are impacted by the picture
you carry in your mind.
What’s your picture of leadership?

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WHAT’S YOUR PICTURE OF LEADERSHIP?

GROUP EXERCISE
Pretend you’ve just been approached by a reporter. She puts the microphone in your
face and asks, “What’s your leadership point of view?” You’ve got 60 seconds – what will
you say?

MY PICTURE OF LEADERSHIP...
Like an iceberg, about
Like the iceberg, the remaining
The portion above the water represents the

of leadership is easily visible to others.
is below the waterline.
		

The remainder, below the waterline, represents leadership

of the leader.
			

.

Find a partner and share your answer.

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WHAT’S YOUR PICTURE OF LEADERSHIP?

NOW, IT’S PERSONAL

Ken Blanchard and I wrote about the part above the waterline in a book entitled, The

As you think about your leadership, are you stronger in the skills arena or in the area of

S

leadership character?
You can decide today to become strong in both leadership skills and leadership character.

Secret. We believe great leaders...

E
R

GROUP EXERCISE

V

What benefits can you expect from a common picture of leadership in your organization?

E
The SERVE practices are 			

for sustained leadership success.

However, they are never enough.
What ultimately determines your leadership success is a combination of 		
and leadership 		

.

GROUP EXERCISE

10

What negative consequences can you expect if you don’t forge a common definition

Think of a leader you know who has the skills to lead but struggles with getting people

of leadership?

to follow. Why do you think people are reluctant to follow?

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WHAT’S YOUR PICTURE OF LEADERSHIP?

IDEA FOR ACTION
Do a Leadership Skills Assessment. This will help you ensure you’re not missing an
obvious skill development opportunity. If you discover a critical gap, you’ll need to close
it as quickly as possible. You’ll find a free SERVE Assessment at GreatLeadersServe.com
under the Resources tab.

NOTES

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sk someone what character traits they look for in leaders, and I’m guessing
they will probably name attributes like integrity, honesty and loyalty.
Although these are fine qualities, they are totally inadequate when describing
leadership character.
The best leaders must certainly be honest and have integrity, but we expect this
from everyone in our organizations. There are additional traits that set leaders apart
and make them different. This difference is on the inside. It is a matter of the heart.

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THE HEART OF LEADERSHIP

GROUP EXERCISE
Think of a leader you admire. List twenty reasons you think highly of this leader.

LEADERSHIP CHARACTER
Leadership character can be 			

.

The best time to develop leadership character is when a person is 		
Developing leadership character is a 			
The first step towards real change is a 				
Leadership character is an issue of the 			

.

.
.
.

GROUP EXERCISE
What are signs a person may have issues with leadership character?

Now, count the number of attributes you would consider skills and the number you
would consider character traits.
What did you discover?

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THE HEART OF LEADERSHIP

NOW, IT’S PERSONAL
Who do you know whose leadership journey is stalled? Is it a skill issue or an issue of
leadership character?
As you move through this material and explore specific leadership character traits,
consider ways you can help this person reach their full leadership potential.

IDEA FOR ACTION
Take the Assessment in Chapter 9. Do it now. This will provide greater context for the
balance of the content in this guide.

NOTES

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hen I presented the concepts in The Heart of Leadership to my publisher,
he said, “People don’t read books – and if they do, they don’t finish them.” I
wasn’t sure what to do with that bit of information. He continued, “Therefore, you’d
better put the good stuff in the beginning.” I assured him I had made every effort to
edit out all the bad stuff!
Regardless of my efforts while creating this content, I decided to follow his advice.
Of all the leadership character traits in this book, the essence of effective servant
leadership is the ability to Think Others First.

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IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU

NOW, IT’S PERSONAL

GROUP EXERCISE

How often do you “Think Others First?” Do you find it difficult? If so, join the club! Our
Brainstorm a list of behaviors that signal someone is truly interested in you as a person.

human nature creates a strong gravitational pull towards self-serving behaviors. However,
the battle to overcome our natural tendencies will pay huge dividends in followship and
ultimately, results.

Which of these behaviors are more challenging for you?
What behaviors can you predict from people who believe their leader really wants them
to win?

GROUP EXERCISE
Your assignment is to prepare for a coaching session with a leader on your team who is
notorious for thinking others last.
How would you frame the conversation? What advice would you give? Make your notes
below. Then, find a partner and conduct an abbreviated version of that conversation.

Servant Leadership works because:
It is 					
It 			

people

It builds 		
It raises
It 			

the leader’s heart

To “Think Others First” is the 			
To serve is a 			

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of servant leadership.

.

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IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU

CULTIVATING A “THINK
OTHERS FIRST” MINDSET
1

Intentionally cultivate relationships with 			

NOTES
leaders.

Who do you know that could help you with this part of your journey?

2

Ask yourself often, “What would a great servant leader do in this 			

?

Once you have your answer, give it a try. You may be surprised at the results.

3

Look for as many ways as possible to 				

others.

Serving in the day-to-day prepares us for bigger opportunities.

IDEA FOR ACTION
Identify ten people you trust to tell you the truth. Family, friends, co-workers. Explain
“Think Others First” to each of them. Ask each person to tell you a time they saw you do
this well.

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ne of the leader’s primary roles is to help us see and seize a preferred future;
by definition, a state or condition that does not currently exist. How leaders
do this has been a subject of much study and debate. In the end, we may never be
able to adequately articulate the process – it is as much art as science.
However, there is one leadership character trait that enables leaders to excel in
this role. The greatest leaders Expect the Best!

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LEADERS CREATE THE FUTURE

TO EXPECT THE BEST MEANS...

OPTIMISTIC VS. PESSIMISTIC LEADERS
Describe the impact these two types of leaders can have on their organizations.

To believe in

OPTIMISTIC

To believe in
To believe in your ability to 				

PESSIMISTIC

the future

GROUP EXERCISE
What are the advantages of cultivating an “Expect the Best” attitude?

Which of these best describes your outlook?

What are the risks?

NOW, IT’S PERSONAL
When has an “Expect the Best” attitude served you well as a leader? Be prepared to share
your story.

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LEADERS CREATE THE FUTURE

10 WAYS TO CULTIVATE AN
“EXPECT THE BEST” ATTITUDE
1

Leverage your

2

Always

3

Seek

4

Be

5

Create small

6

Build on past

7

Consider the

8

Build success

9

Don’t ignore

10

NOTES

Remember your

IDEA FOR ACTION
Write a paragraph describing the best case scenerio for your future 10 years from now.
Next, identify the steps you can take today to move toward your preferred future.

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eadership begins when courage meets opportunity. Without courage, our
leadership is latent, unseen, and nothing more than unrealized potential.
Leadership without courage is actually not leadership at all. Courage puts
leadership into play and empowers us as leaders. The absence of courage quickly
disqualifies us as someone people want to follow.
Therefore, we need courage to lead well. The more courageous we can become, the
better we’ll lead. If we can’t muster significant levels of courage when it matters most,
we’ll forever limit our influence and our impact. Leaders Respond with Courage.

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THE GENESIS OF LEADERSHIP

GROUP EXERCISE
Think of a time you were courageous as a leader. Answer the following questions.

NOW, IT’S PERSONAL
You may be wondering, “What if I’m not courageous by nature?” You may be more
courageous than you think. Repeat the first activity again. Think of another time you
were courageous, and another, and another. Make a list. Review it and ask yourself what

What was the situation?

caused you to be courageous in each of those circumstances. If you find that you do, in
fact, lack courage, pay special attention during the following exercise.

Why did the outcome matter?

GROUP EXERCISE
Brainstorm twenty different situations in which courage is required.

How did your action affect the outcome?

What did you learn about yourself?

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THE GENESIS OF LEADERSHIP

A FEW THOUGHTS ON COURAGE
Your level of courage is not				

NOTES

.

Your courage is				

.

Courage is required in almost 				

a leader does.

Courage is				

.

Without courage, it is 				

to lead well.

TO BECOME MORE COURAGEOUS
Clarify your				 .
If the why is strong enough, the actions are easier.
Remember your past				

.

This should yield increasing levels of confidence.
Look for opportunities to 			

action.

Leaders usually don’t wait, they initiate.

IDEA FOR ACTION
What is one problem, opportunity, or situation in which your courage as a leader is
currently required?

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s you know, for a leader the way forward is often unclear. Rarely do leaders
have all the facts or complete mastery of the subject when a decision
needs to be made. In other situations, a leader must choose between conflicting
priorities or between multiple, good options. How is this possible? Wisdom.
Wisdom is the intangible ingredient that enables leaders to make good decisions
in challenging or uncertain circumstances. Wisdom also allows a leader to
consistently make good choices. The best leaders are wise – some are wise
beyond their years. This is no coincidence; they Hunger for Wisdom.

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NO SUBSTITUTE FOR WISDOM

GROUP EXERCISE

GROUP EXERCISE
Write your definition of wisdom. Be prepared to share it with the group.

Work with a partner to create a first draft of a personal development plan with the focus
on helping you grow in wisdom.

THE TRUTH ABOUT WISDOM
It does not 						
It is 						
It is 				

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increase with age.
over time.

to grow in wisdom.

It is not the product of 				

events.

It should be a life-long 				

for every leader.

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NO SUBSTITUTE FOR WISDOM

NOTES

TO GROW IN WISDOM
Admit that you 			

wisdom.

Focus on the 				

of wisdom, not the outcome.

Always remain open to new ideas and 		
Commit to 			

learning.

Seek both 			

and 				

Establish a 			

of trusted advisors.

views.

.

IDEA FOR ACTION
Who are three people you know who immediately come to mind when you think of
wisdom? Why not schedule a meeting with each one to see what you can learn? If
you offer to buy their lunch, they’ll probably say, “Yes.” I would suggest you prepare
questions in advance. Here’s one I would be sure to include: “I want to grow in wisdom –
what advice do you have for me?”

NOW, IT’S PERSONAL
Pride, hubris and arrogance are the archenemies of wisdom. Seek feedback from those
closest to you. Do you have blind spots in this area that would derail your quest for
wisdom? If so, you need to know.

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The best leaders don’t blame others. If something happens on our watch, we
own it. This sense of responsibility includes a high level of ownership for our
own actions, the actions of those we lead, and ultimately, for the outcomes the
actions generate.
To learn to accept responsibility is foundational to great leadership; the other side
of the coin is knowing when to give praise. There’s a delicate balance we’ll explore
in the balance of this chapter. The big idea is simply: leaders Accept Responsibility.

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LOOK IN THE MIRROR

GROUP EXERCISE
Epic Failures – Think about a miserable failure that happened under your leadership.
Answer the following questions about the incident.

WHY IS IT DIFFICULT TO ACCEPT
RESPONSIBILITY WHEN THINGS GO WRONG?
We believe it will 			

our leadership.

We think our 				

will be exposed.

What was the context?
We think 			
We are				
We don’t 			
What happened?

is final.
.
our people.

We may not trust our					
We are leading from a position of			

How did you feel?

.
.

GROUP EXERCISE
Slow to give praise? Brainstorm at least a dozen reasons some of us are slow to
acknowledge the accomplishments of others.

Did you fully own the outcome? Why or why not?

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LOOK IN THE MIRROR

WHY GIVING PRAISE CAN BE HARD
We are 					
We 				

.

people know when they did well.

We are				

.

We are a 			
We are 				
We are too 			

NOTES

leader.
.
to lead well.

IDEA FOR ACTION
Over the course of the next week, count the number of times you praise someone for
a job well done. Then, the following week, try to double that number. You may see a
transformation in your culture and your leadership.

NOW, IT’S PERSONAL
Are you quick to take credit for success? Are you slow to praise others? Why?

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f you’ve made it this far in this field guide, I’m assuming you’re serious about
improving your leadership. But, you may still be wondering why all this talk about
leadership character and the heart? Aren’t leaders just supposed to get results?
If you’ve been leading long, you know you can get results without creating
followship. You also know results can be the byproduct of a very toxic workplace
and poor relationships with those you lead. This approach will not maximize
results nor is it sustainable. There is a better way...

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THE HEART OF THE MATTER

GROUP EXERCISE
What benefits can you expect if you become a leader people want to follow?

NOW, IT’S PERSONAL
Which of these five character traits is the easiest for you to live out? Which one is the most
challenging for you? Begin thinking now about a plan of attack.

What obstacles can you anticipate if you want to strengthen your leadership character?

IDEA FOR ACTION
Focused action will help you get the heart transplant you need. Also, to create a memory
hook for you, the five leadership character traits actually do spell HEART.

Hunger for

Who do you know who would benefit from the ideas presented in this workbook? How
could you expose them to this content? If you find a way to teach this material, chances
are it will take root in your own life.

E xpect the
A ccept
Respond with
Think 				 First

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NOTES

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AUTHOR’S NOTE

here is a vast reservoir of untapped potential in most people, and therefore, in
most organizations – wasted potential residing in the discretionary efforts of our
people. The day of the hired hands is dead. Leaders operating from that perspective are
the dinosaurs of our day. As Peter Drucker said, “We are all knowledge workers.” The
implications for leaders…
For every pair of hands you hire, you get a free brain.
Our challenge is to create the context and the work environment to mine that potential, to
capitalize on that FREE brain – starting with us. People don’t leave organizations, they leave
supervisors. Are we becoming leaders people want to follow? Or, are we driving talent away?
Yes, we need the skills of leadership. I’ve devoted decades of my life to helping leaders
acquire the requisite skills to lead well, but skills alone are not the answer. I’ll go back to the
premise of the book:
If your heart is not right, no one cares about your skills.
You and I will be dismissed as a leader if all we bring to the table are skills.
Leaders rarely fail for lack of skills. In my experience, for every leader who fails because he
or she can’t build a team or cast vision, countless others disqualify themselves for issues of
the heart.
The good news is we can change the condition of our heart. If we couldn’t, I wouldn’t have
written the book.
So, what’s my point? I want to encourage you to be vigilant and diligent - give adequate
attention to matters of the heart. It is much more important than most leaders think – it is
critical. These are not soft issues; this is the issue that will ultimately determine our impact
on the world!
There is an ancient proverb that summarizes why the matters of the heart are so vital – it
captures my thoughts as well as I could ever hope to...

ABOVE ALL ELSE,

GUARD
YOUR HEART

EVERYTHING

YOU DO

FLOWS
FROM IT
KING SOLOMON, 1OTH CENTURY B.C.

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ondering where to begin? You’ve already started. The resource in your hand
can serve as your guide for the journey.
My recommendation is to take your next step by completing the Assessment on
the following pages. It won’t necessarily provide you the answers you seek, but it
could narrow your search for those answers.
After you’ve completed and scored the Assessment, you’ll have some ideas
regarding where the most productive next steps might be.
In addition to completing the Assessment, I have two other suggestions.
Create a simple written plan of your intentions for the next 90 days. Then, do
it again… then again. Keep the focus tight and the activities specific. You may
find this to be a new discipline you’ll want to continue the rest of your life.
Find someone to help you on the journey. A word of caution: don’t look
for a perfect mentor. You’ll never find one. Just someone you trust, who is
further down the road regarding leadership character than you are.

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ASSESSMENT

RATE EACH STATEMENT USING THE FOLLOWING SCALE:
5 =
4 =
3 =

Always
Often

2 =
1 =

Rarely
Never

Sometimes

R ESPOND WITH COURAGE
I am willing to make tough decisions.
I maintain a high bias for action.
People can count on me to do the right thing even when it won’t be popular.

H UNGER FOR WISDOM

My first instinct when faced with a challenge or opportunity is to act.

I see my personal development as one of my highest priorities.

Total

My calendar reflects the high priority I place on the pursuit of wisdom.
I invest time on a regular basis with people who help me grow.

T HINK OTHERS FIRST

Self-evaluation and reflection play an active role in my pursuit of wisdom.

I consider the needs and desires of others before my own.

Total

I constantly look for ways to add value to others.

E XPECT THE BEST
When difficulties arise, I remain optimistic.

During my daily activities, I often find myself serving others.
I am a serving leader.
Total

My “expect the best” outlook impacts all areas of my life.
I consistently demonstrate an “expect the best” attitude.
I am able to grasp reality and maintain my optimism.
Total

WHAT’S NEXT AFTER THE ASSESSMENT?

A CCEPT RESPONSIBILITY

Look for critical gaps - work to close those first.

I accept responsibility for my effort and outcomes.

Look for ideas for personal application from this Field Guide.

I willingly accept responsibility for the work of those I lead.

Create a plan for improvement. Share it with a friend, spouse, or mentor.

When outcomes are not good, I look to my role in the situation first.

Ask him or her to give you the gift of accountability.

When outcomes are good, I am quick to give praise.

Stay on the journey!

Total

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ANSWER KEY

ANSWER KEY

CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 1
Like an iceberg, about

10%

DEVELOPED
Leadership character can be 			

of leadership is easily visible to others.

Like the iceberg, the remaining

90%

The best time to develop leadership character is when a person is 		

is below the waterline.

The portion above the water represents the

SKILLS

PROCESS
Developing leadership character is a 			

of the leader.

The remainder, below the waterline, represents leadership

.

CHARACTER

HEART
Leadership character is an issue of the 			

LEADERSHIP

.

.

DECISION
The first step towards real change is a 				

.

YOUNG

.
.

CHAPTER 3

SKILLS

Servant Leadership works because:

OTHERS-CENTERED
It is 					
HONORS
It 			

people

It builds 		TRUST
It raises

ENGAGEMENT

REVEALS
It 			

CORNERSTONE of servant leadership.
To “Think Others First” is the 			

LEADERSHIP

CHOICE
To serve is a 			

CHARACTER
ESSENTIAL
The SERVE practices are 			

for sustained leadership success.

However, they are never enough.
What ultimately determines your leadership success is a combination of 		SKILLS

CHARACTER
and leadership 		

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the leader’s heart

.

1

SERVANT
Intentionally cultivate relationships with 			

2

SITUATION
Ask yourself often, “What would a great servant leader do in this 			

3

SERVE
Look for as many ways as possible to 				

leaders.
?

others.

.

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ANSWER KEY

ANSWER KEY

CHAPTER 5

CHAPTER 4
To believe in

YOURSELF

To believe in

OTHERS

INFLUENCE
To believe in your ability to 				

1

Leverage your

2

Always

3

Seek

4

Be

GROW
COUNSEL
UNREALISTIC
WINS

5

Create small

6

Build on past

SUCCESSES

7

Consider the

ALTERNATIVE

8

Build success

9

Don’t ignore

10

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STRENGTHS

Remember your

DISCIPLINES
REALITY
VICTORIES

FIXED

Your level of courage is not				

CONTAGIOUS
Your courage is			
the future

.

.

EVERYTHING
Courage is required in almost 				
SITUATIONAL
Courage is			

a leader does.

.

IMPOSSIBLE

Without courage, it is 				

to lead well.

VISION
Clarify your				
.
SUCCESSES
Remember your past				
.
INITIATE
Look for opportunities to 			

action.

CHAPTER 6
AUTOMATICALLY

It does not 				

CUMULATIVE

increase with age.

It is 				

over time.

POSSIBLE
It is 				

to grow in wisdom.

RANDOM
It is not the product of 				

events.

PURSUIT
It should be a life-long 				

for every leader.

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ANSWER KEY

ANSWER KEY

NEED

Admit that you 			

SHORT-SIGHTED
We are				

wisdom.

PURSUIT

Focus on the 				

CONTRARIAN
Always remain open to new ideas and 		

views.

people know when they did well.

ARROGANT
We are				

.

SELF-SERVING
We are a 			

LIFE-LONG
Commit to 			

learning.

FEEDBACK
Seek both 			

COUNSEL
and 				

NETWORK
Establish a 			

of trusted advisors.

.

INSECURE
We are 				

leader.
.

BUSY
We are too 			

to lead well.

CHAPTER 8

CHAPTER 7
WEAKEN

We believe it will 			

WEAKNESSES

We think our 				

FAILURE

We think 			

INSECURE

We are				

TRUST
We don’t 			

Hunger for

our leadership.

is final.
.

Respond with
our people.

COURAGE

OTHERS
First
Think 				

.

FEAR
We are leading from a position of			

WISDOM

BEST
E xpect the
A ccept RESPONSIBILITY

will be exposed.

ORGANIZATION
We may not trust our				

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ASSUME
We 				

of wisdom, not the outcome.

.

.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

				
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ark Miller is a business leader, best-selling

equipping leaders around the world. To date, there are more than two dozen specific

author and communicator.

posts on how to create the type of team this guide describes.
Also, you’ll find there a feature entitled 			
TODAY’S CHALLENGE . This is an ongoing
series in which I attempt to answer questions submitted by readers. Please send your

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hourly team member in 1977. In 1978, Mark joined
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for Corporate Communications, Field Operations,
Development, and today he serves as the Vice
President of Organizational Effectiveness. During his
time with Chick-fil-A, annual sales have grown to over $5 billion. The company has almost
2,000 restaurants in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
Mark began writing about a decade ago. He teamed up with Ken Blanchard, coauthor of
The One Minute Manager, to write The Secret : What Great Leaders Know and Do. Today,
over 500,000 copies of The Secret are in print, and it has been translated into more than
25 languages. Recently, he released The Secret of Teams, which outlines some of the key
lessons learned from a 20-year study on what makes some teams outperform the rest. His
newest book, The Heart of Leadership, was released in 2013.
In addition to his writing, Mark loves speaking to leaders. Over the years, he’s traveled
extensively around the world teaching for numerous international organizations. His
theme is always the same: encouraging and equipping leaders. His topics include servant

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leadership, creativity, team building and more.
Mark has an active lifestyle. As a photographer, he enjoys shooting in some of the world’s
hardest-to-reach places, including Mount Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, Antarctica and
the jungles of Rwanda. You can see some of his images on his website. Look for the Photo
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