Hey Ken,

Thanks for the comment and the observation. I agree with both of your suggestions. The leadership challenge with, "I like how you make me feel", is that it has a limited shelf life. How I feel about you today will change tomorrow - and may have nothing to do with the vision you cast or the cause you champion. Politicians are the perfect example of this. Feelings may get them elected, but genuine leadership keeps them in office. For me, "I'm better because of our relationship", slips well into 1, 2 or 4. Leadership relationships are like dating relationships - they mature over time. Some times our leadership requires immediate action from people who don't really know us that well. It's hard for them to buy into they idea that our relationship will make them better. However, in long-term leadership settings "I'm better because of our relationship" is the natural outcome of what it means to be a true servant-leader.

Very thoughtful, Ken - I appreciate it!

God Bless,
Chad