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Poor counsel ruins great leaders. Character and values are what drive wise decision making. The heart must lead first in order to make decisions for the greater good. A business can't be selfish. Leaders must understand that people and heart are a company's greatest asset. It's the people you hire- their character, integrity, values, skills- that are the driving force behind a company's success- its productivity, creativity, innovation, flexibility, service, and excellence. But if the leadership team is comprised of performers who prioritize results over people then it leads to counsel, conversations, and decisions shaped through that lens. People are seen as disposable stepping stones to the great reward- more profits, more margin, more growth, more success. It becomes harder and harder to live by what we believe, to make decisions based on conviction, when those we've chosen to lead with, don't share those same values. Little by little, the resolve to lead with integrity begins to fade. And it's made easier and easier by the affirmation and encouragement from our chosen "poor counsel" that what we're doing instead is "the right thing". Read the full article here: https://www.clearauthenticbrands.com/legends-of-the-fall-how-an-organization-crumbles