Thomas, I agree with your assessment. Much like athletes, anybody can be taught the mechanics of a sport, but it takes a person with innate talents and gifts to excel. Management is the same way. One of my favorite books is called “Flight of the Buffalo.” The book compares the leadership strategies of Buffalo and Geese. Buffalo herds have one leader and when the herd is in danger the buffalos surround the leader. Unfortunately, if the leader gets killed, the herd scatters and is decimated because none of the other buffalo were ever trained to be the leader. Geese fly in a V formation. Every goose is taught how to be at the front of the V and lead the flock. If the leader is hurt, injured, or tired, another goose takes the lead role. Organizations are very similar. The best managers and leaders should always be “training their replacement” as opposed to guarding information. I appreciate your reference to the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. It is a great reference that I hope some of your collegues will read. Dr. Jamie Morley