You follow your employees' successes and challenges. You follow your kids as they grow up. But most of all, you follow your heart. That is the essence of leadership. It includes definition of vision, goals and strategy and his dependence on others for success.
Leadership is the same regardless of the times.
If we aren't talking to our teams they don't know what our priorities, challenges, directions, etc. are. Also, you're not going to get the great ideas from the folks in the trenches. Hi Tom, I was totally glued to your awesome article. Thank you for articulating this critical message. This sense of home away from home creates a tremendous source of energy and commitment.