So many people think the ends justify the means. The means create the ends, which perpetuates the justification. The actions of Andrew Jackson made it seem like genocide was an acceptable means to achieve the desired end. We followed down that path for decades until it boiled over.

Administration is critical, but it's only a small percentage of what leadership is all about.

Most leaders stop at the oversight, management, and administration aspects of leadership without digging deeper into the full scope of leadership skills and values.

Leaders often conflate their work with the work they should be doing.

Most leaders should spend significantly more time reading and thinking. Sometimes, it is best to slow down, gather information, and think through a decision.

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You mentioned the key: trust! Autonomy only works when trust flows both ways. Leaders must create an environment that fosters trust.