I am a project manager responsible for implementing a project management office for an organization that has been functionally driven for many years. It is a huge train to move, and I don't think I see the things that I do as leadership as much as pure survival. Not too many people like or believe in project management, most just plain don't understand it. I thought I would add one more leadership rule. It might be covered in various ways in the other 50 points, but here it is.
Leaders love the thrill of the hunt, and have a deep belief in the cause.
When I see someone react out of money, position or fear of loss, I am suspect of their motives behind most decisions. Thanks for the article. Leaders don't skirt issues, sweep things under the carpet or allow hidden agendas to dominate. On the flip side of this leaders can get it as well as give it - they are open to receiving feedback. They need to see the world and everything in it as one whole infinite process, no beginning, no end and no boundaries, and within that worldview, practice anticipatory excellence.