Authority: The skill of getting people to willingly do your will, because of your personal influence.
James HunterAs leaders we do not create growth. The best we can do is create an environment that is conducive to growth. It is like planting a garden. You do not cause the seeds to grow. To grow is their natural purpose in life.
James HunterTo have a healthy and thriving business, there must be healthy relationships with the C.E.O.S. in the organization and I'm not referring to the Chief Executive Offficers. I am talking about the Customers, the Employees, the Owner (or stockholders), and the Suppliers.
James Hunter...while everyone's focusing on keeping the boss happy, who's focusing on keeping the customer happy?
James HunterPower: The ability to force or coerce someone to do your will, even if they would choose not to, because of your position or your might.
James Hunter...leaders who do not hold their people accountable to a set standard are, in effect, thieves and liars. Thieves because they are stealing from the stockholder who pays them to hold people accountable, and liars because they pretend that everything is OK with their people when in fact everything is not OK.
James Hunter