What makes Sidney Crosby the best leader in hockey? We tried to find out

This is what Bethune was able to do. There are many talented executives with the ability to manage operations, but great leadership is not based solely on great operational ability. Leading is not the same as being the leader. Being the leader means you hold the highest rank, either by earning it, good fortune or navigating internal politics. Leadi

A good leader is always a follower as much as he is a ruler. The team comes first. That was why Red listened to his players and got out of the way when he felt they were right.

“The great captains lowered themselves in relation to the group whenever possible in order to earn the moral authority to drive them forward in tough moments. The person at the back, feeding the ball to others, may look like a servant—but that person is actually creating dependency. The easiest way to lead, it turns out, is to serve.”

Red was a great leader because of the trust and respect he had earned among his players. It had everything to do with listening.