Thanks Orrin. I appreciate your insight on the non-negotiable attributes. Specifically the part about how you cannot delegate your own personal leadership. I read a quote that said "a leader is not responsible for their people, they are responsible to their people." In other words you get the best from others when you give the best of yourself. I am totally with you and agree that someone can be the most talented individual in an area, but without Character, Tasks, or Relationships you cannot grow to your maximum potential because it is built on a "flabby foundation" and eventually a person would be exposed. I am about 120 pages into the process of writing a leadership book and I am trying to learn and effectively communicate a section about "Getting out of your comfort zone and into your Talent Zone" so this dialouge has added tremendous value to me. If you don't mind I have a few more questions to ask you: 1. Would you say those are the top characteristics you look for in "potential leaders" that allow you to decide to invest time into mentoring them? Are there any additional indicators you look for in potential leaders? 2. Above you said a leader can be an average speaker, but still be a great leader. If a leader cannot effectively communicate his or her vision to their people, how do they get "buy-in"? I read somewhere that information is giving out, but communicating is getting through. I also know that nothing great is ever done alone so, do effective leaders that are average communicators attract great people by having a "BHAD" or a great cause that attracts great people? 3. I have heard you say something before that really stuck with me; "you would rather be a servant to a group of leaders versus a leader to a group of followers." What qualities do you think a servant leader posseses? In my book I am writing, I tried to describe them by using the following acrostic: S.E.R.V.E. Sow seeds that empower others Embrace multiplication over status Reflect credit onto others Value legacy over resume Expand vision continually What additional qualities do you think a servant leader posseses? I definately want to respect your time Orrin so please excuse my long questions. I am feel priveledged you have answered my previous posts. Thanks, Matt