Effective community leaders use a microscope on themselves and a telescope on others.
The work of leadership often starts with self examination. Only when you know your shortcomings and your flaws can you start the work of improvement.
The work of leadership also involves finding the talent that is often overlooked, highlighting its features, and bringing awareness to its possibility. Great leaders showcase what others miss.
Confusing the tools (a telescope on yourself and a microscope on others) leads to conflict and derision.
Great leaders hog the blame and share the credit.
