By contrast, real leaders make themselves accessible and available to their employees, regardless of the size of the business. Even as they demand high standards, these leaders show concern for the efforts and challenges faced by subordinates and thereby create an environment where productive problem solving replaces finger-pointing. The devil is always in the details . When other's minds are dulled or distracted, the CEO must be doubly vigilant. Strategy is useless if it can't be executed rapidly and efficiently.
Good leaders delegate and empower others, but they still pay attention to the fine points.
Leaders and workers should constantly challenge the status quo. The job of an effective leader is not to be the chief organizer, but rather the chief disorganizer. You don't know what you can get away with until you try . Good leaders don't wait for an official blessing to try things out. They're prudent but not reckless.