Leading People from the Middle: The Universal Mission of Heart and Mind

First, you can’t lead the way I lead. You wouldn’t want to, and the people you lead wouldn’t want you to either. The best leaders lead from their strengths. You want to lead in the way that works best for you. Only I can lead my way, and sometimes it’s pretty bizarre. According to a fund-raising consultant, I’m not very presidential. I consider this high praise.

We have to work within our basic dispositions to be effective. Unfortunately, a lot of parents, coaches, and inspirational speaker...