Sublime

McClendon had a unique ability to connect with employees, investors, and industry members. When he met them, he asked at least as many questions as he answered. How’s your family? What are you working on? Where do you see the industry going? Even the most cynical, hard-bitten investors were smitten. Many compared McClendon to former president Bill

• The weak team now had a great leader who elevated their performance


• The strong team maintained a durable culture

As business leaders, we can never forget the necessity of admonishing. Leading with love is not an excuse to be “soft” on people. Yet at the same time, we must always admonish with patience and respect. Our goal isn’t simply performance; it’s to protect the dignity of the people on our team. Whether we correct and train our employees in public or i

Do you believe hesitants and deviants exist in your organization? Which leaders, or groups of leaders, most embody these behavioral principles? Do you currently have the ability to identify and leverage positive deviants within your organization? How might the use of an O&I forum, and interconnecting technology, help ease this process?

“Look, I was a competitive rower in university, and afterward for Great Britain. The people in your boat and the way you work together is how you win. When I make a plan, I think about who needs to be in my boat. I don’t care who else they report to, I just know that I need them to be in my boat, and I treat them as such.” That stuck with me. Too o