1.

LEADERSHIP AS A PARTNERSHIP
The Leader and group members are connected in such a way that the
power between them is approximately balanced.
Following four things are necessary for a valid partnership to exist:
I.
II.
III.
IV.

Exchange of Purpose:
A right to say No
Joint Accountability
Absolute Honesty

I.

Exchange of Purpose:
Every member at every level is responsible for defining vision and values.

II.

A right to say No
The belief that people who express a contrary opinion will be punished runs
contrary to a partnership.
Rather, a person can lose an argument but never a voice.

III.

Joint Accountability
Each person is responsible for the outcome and current situation.

IV.

Absolute Honesty
Not telling truth to one another is an act of betrayal.

Chapter #1 The Nature and Importance of Leaders

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