Mike,
This is a wonderful post - an interesting perspective on what it means to infuse others with positive energy, with the gift of your trust in them - great leaders invest in the leadership of others.

This is my favorite part of your post: "So why not help create a great vision for their future and begin to resource them to achieve it?"

I am honored that my partner and friend, William Powell, wrote such wonderful comments about me - I didn't even have to pay him this time! ;) Thank you, William - you know, it's worth mentioning that we met because of Mike Henry and the LeadChange Group. It's difficult to remember a time that you haven't been a good friend, actually! You are a true #SwagJedi.

There are so many people I respect as leaders that it's difficult to choose just one. For this post I'm going to mention <a href="http://leadchangegroup.com/members/hrmargo/" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://leadchangegroup.com/members/hrmargo/" rel="nofollow">@HRMargo</a></a> of #HFChat and #HireFriday. The work she has done is absolutely incredible - bringing employers, recruiters, HR specialists and career coaches together with those actively seeking fulfilling employment. She is a brilliant, compassionate and wonderful person and someone I admire as a leader.