Leaders the world over get embroiled in debate over how well they lead; and get criticized rightly or wrongly for their perceived failures. Yet the starting point for leaders should always be to know themselves; to understand their strengths; and their weaknesses; and then recruit suitable people to support them in their mission. Step two should be to know the people they recruit; to understand their dreams and aspirations; to actively commit to developing these same people, even ahead of themselves. By promoting their people's interests, the leaders own interests have the best chance of success...