The highest value in leadership must be humility. This is not a doubt in our own ability to lead, but our desire to serve the needs of others before our own.
Failure can be one of the hardest obstacles in our journey. Especially when you have consistently put your hard work and effort into achieving great things.
When I was a kid, my parents would sign me up for some organized races. As I started gaining weight, races were no longer fun for me because I was so far behind the other kids.
Correction is a highly necessary part of the human life, especially for one who has the desire to grow. While there are times when correction is as simple as giving a bit of advice, it can also come from a painfully honest statement.
My current read is Talk Like Ted by Carmine Gallo. This book examines why certain people thrive when it comes to public speaking and presenting their ideas with each person being a former speaker at a TEDx conference.