I'm surprised no one has brought up Good To Great. Especially you, Russ since I heard about the book from you!

While the book is about a study of companies that went from "good" to "great" it is really about leadership. I found many of the things in that book to be very sound, and they applied to our own lives...

Here are some of my "random" thoughts on leading.

Put together the right team - the right people. Attitude is more important than a certain skill set. A person can always learn a skill, but an attitude doesn't change often.

Take input - in fact... debate vigorously. Then make the decision. Once the decision is made, never waiver.

Lay out the direction, expectations, priorities and deadlines very clearly.

Give people responsibility. They get smarter when you do.