I’m very interested in leadership. I’m very interested in the impact leadership has on people and organization (positive and negative). I believe leadership is a stewardship and we are all accountable when placed in a position where we have influence, large or small. I believe leadership is a difference maker and the crux of any sustainable organization.
That’s why I loved the MBA Oath when I came across it recently. It made me pause and think about what our organizations (profit or non-profit) would look like if all the leaders took this oath and lived out these values. It’s all about integrity and accountability, doing the right and wise thing as stewards of the organizations we are responsible for. What if?
. I initially read it because I was enamored with the rise of Zappos.com and the culture he created there. I wanted to hear the back story and see all the ingredients he brought together to build such a successful company. The book was really good, but there was one concept that stood out to me. The concept wasn’t new, but it did simplify what I was thinking down into a formula that’s easy to communicate.
