"Hiring an assistant is one of the best decisions you can make as a leader. Why? Because many leaders spend the majority of their time doing things they are not uniquely gifted to do when those things could all be delegated. 

How do you know if you are making the right decision?  I personally know many people who can't make a decision because they desperately want to make sure it is the right one. It is especially challenging when the decision is a very important one.  Maybe you don't suffer from "buyers guilt" or the inability to make decisions. However...

Lies come with leadership and sometimes the biggest enemy to your leadership is…you. In my experience, in any leadership setting it is inevitable that lies will creep in. Almost all of the lies you hear in your leadership are foundationally, “I am more important than I really am.”

We all exaggerate. Most of the time it is harmless. I have found that young leaders are exaggerating more often then is necessary. I believe the main reason is a lack of confidence in their abilities to lead and seeking the respect that comes with experience and wisdom. Do you find yourself exaggerating your leadership and stories to gain respect from your followers?