A limited need for power . There's no doubt that being in charge can be heady stuff. It's important to remember that the folks you're bossing around will get tired of it and will react. Understanding the limits to power paves the way for . . . An ability to compromise .
Public decisions are group decisions.
Knowing when to compromise and when to make a principled stand marks the successful public official. Building consensus comes easier when public officials have . . . A willingness to share credit . Many of us think that we can accomplish anything if we don't care who gets the credit. A more valid approach, though, is to grant credit in proportion to contribution.