Leadership

The First Rule of Leadership

5 Sep ’10 5 Sep ’10

The first rule of leadership. It is always your fault. Hopper – Bug’s Life

Be honest and act with integrity. If you are going to be wrong, and at some point you undoubtedly will, at least be respected for your actions, if not the outcome.

Kristian Still

Father, husband, leader, teacher, coach, author, evidence-informed practice, #testenhancedlearning #retrievalpractice. Co-creator of RememberMore.app

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