All of us, regardless of the industry, as leaders must help build the people around us. The right experiences make people better; the wrong experiences can create collateral damage. When I ask the question, “What was the biggest mistake you ever made as a leader?” most often I am told “I promoted someone before they were ready”. The optimism that is typically present when running an organization can be an asset that keeps the team working hard when there is a big challenge. However, […]