leadership lessons, part 2

Last week I had the opportunity to be in a room with some transformational leaders. The second day was spent with E. Claiborne Robins, the former CEO of A. H. Robins Pharmaceuticals. Here are some of the leadership lessons he shared. 1. Surround yourself with high-performing people. 2. Always seek to move ahead; don’t go backwards. 3. Don’t wait forever to make changes. 4. Be visible; get out there with the troops. Don’t hide in an office. 5. Remember that everyone’s story is unique. 6. Make things happen. 7. Be self-motivated. 8. If you have a staffing problem, take care of it immediately. Don’t be concerned about who you will find as a replacement. 9. Don’t try to be everything to everybody. 10. Let people know where you stand. 11. Let people know you need them. 12. Don’t get diverted from the goal.