Cardinal Joseph Bernadin, Lead by example, even when you are dying. In the face of incredible adversity - he was falsely accused of molesting a seminary student decades ago and after positively resolving the issue was then confronted with terminal cancer. As the Church leader of one of the largest dioceses in the US, the Cardinal taught his team how to lead. Take care Tom. Enjoy your work.
Leaders can see the future.
While it is impossible to predict the next earth quake or the next act of senseless violence, leaders must be able to maintain a vision of the future. One year, five years, maybe even twenty years. It isn't important to know every detail, but it is critical to understand the really big things. Read and follow the news. Not just the New York Times, but also follow the news in China, Russia and Chile.