Peggy Noonan reminded us in today's Wall Street Journal what made the
late Mike Nichols so effective. The Hollywood and Broadway director and
comedy giant (with Elaine May), who died this week, once told Noonan
that he didn't direct movies; he cast them. Isn't that key to successful
leadership? Great leaders are unafraid to hire, develop, reward and
promote the best possible talent. They excel at leading people who may
be smarter and more creative than they are. They create the conditions
for success (vision, strategy, resources, inclusion and communication)
and then get out of the way and let the talent flourish.
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