The Washington Nationals baseball club has led its division in the National League for most of this season, and much of the credit is going to its skipper, Dusty Baker. A former player himself, Baker is known for his homespun and quirky comments, but in fact he is a fierce competitor with a seemingly natural ability to lead.
Smart leaders know their biases. Rather than make decisions that reinforce their own preferences or worldview, they consider multiple perspectives with an open mind.
Like many CEOs, Ben Silbermann wants to increase the diversity of his workforce. But rather than take a half-hearted stab at attracting a wider range of job candidates, he has made a long-term commitment to results.
Sports commentator Mike Pesca, in considering how Adam Silver of the National Basketball Association and Roger Goodell of the National Football League run their leagues, notes that Silver believes in due process for players.
Like most CEOs, Justin Wetherill understands that you get what you measure. But he also knows that some aspects of the business, such as hiring and motivating people, cannot be measured with precision.
