The Best Leaders Touch Hearts and That Fact Always Works

Have you ever met a leader that really made you feel "at home," one that reached out and touched your heart? Have you ever been to one of their executive offices and thought, "Wow, this person knows my situation and cares about me enough to get me a leg up on my competitors." Or even said, "I just learned some very new and valuable things while talking with him."


The best leaders are real people, not image consultants. They do not play games or engage in empty talk. Those type of leaders do not have a "wallflower" mentality and they do not talk about feelings, issues or concerns only; they share everything about themselves and life with those they serve.

When they do this they touch a very real part of each of their followers' core values, their heart. They have no "secret plan" or think that they are doing "good" for anyone but themselves. They are honest and sincere. Their intention is never to "give" but to "take."

Now you know what it takes to become one of the best leaders. It's easy. It's contagious. It comes from leadership and trust.

Consider if you will the recent "scandal" involving Rep. John Edwards and his mistress. The news reports said that "a close aide to the Edwards family told investigators that Edwards had sex with the woman during a secret rendezvous at an Edwards' Washington home during the 2021 campaign." The implication was that Edwards knew the woman had been cheating on him.

Well, you can bet that most of the leaders and their followers did not know about this affair until after the election. The news report mentioned that Rep. Don Young (R Nev.) said that he couldn't comment on whether Edwards should step down. But by the end of the day, Young was quoted as saying that he would vote to impeach Edwards. That's not good leadership. No one should even be allowed to serve in Congress who does not display the correct level of moral character.

The best leaders touch hearts and that fact always works because those who do are trustworthy. When someone is trustworthy they are able to bring other people to light who may not have been known otherwise. Consider the case of Oliver North, the former U.S. president. North repeatedly denied he had any involvement in the Iran-Contra scandal. However, several documents recovered from the Secretive Files shed light on what North knew and when he knew it.

The best leaders touch hearts and that fact always works because they are honorable. These are people who will go to great lengths to protect the American People and the interests of the United States of America. That includes listening to their constituents, speaking with them, and taking their views and opinions into consideration before making decisions. Those who are truly guided by the spirit of right do so without fear or uncertainty. In addition, they make the best leaders touch hearts and that fact always works because they are trustworthy.

The best leaders touch hearts and that fact always works because they are true to themselves. A true leader is honest with what they believe, but not afraid to be challenged. They don't turn away from challenges or shy away from them. They understand that the world is not going to come to an end if they don't protect what they believe in and are willing to work to make sure their vision comes to fruition. The best leaders touch hearts and that fact always works because they are true to their core values.

The best leaders touch hearts and that fact always works because they are advocates for the cause they believe in. They don't just give lip service. Instead, they walk the talk and speak the truth. They aren't afraid to put their ideas into action because they know that the foundation of any great success comes from the ground running toward a goal.

A good leader is never afraid to push forward to get there. They know that the most successful entrepreneurs have always been known to lead by example. They aren't afraid to take the initiative and take the lead. They understand that being a role model means being the best, not only in behavior but also in decision making. That's why the best leaders touch hearts and that fact always works because they are willing to sacrifice and stand up for what they believe in. If you can do that, then your business will do too.


Now get out there and start acting like leaders. There is nothing more fulfilling than that. Start doing the things that you know will make your company grow, and believe in the future of it all.