You've met them all.
The quiet leader.
The charismatic one.
The data-driven exec.
The visionary.
The operator.
All different.
All successful.
All excellent.
But there's one thing they share:
Relentlessly high standards.
They never say:
• "Others don't do this"
• "Someone else will handle it"
• "We've always done it this way"
• "No one will notice"
Instead:
• "We'll set the standard"
• "I'll own this"
• "Let's make it better"
• "Excellence is our signature"
Because great leaders know:
Standards aren't just about quality.
They're about culture.
When you accept mediocrity:
• Good people leave
• Bad habits form
• Excellence dies
When you demand excellence:
• A-players stay
• Standards multiply
• Teams level up
Your leadership style?
It can be yours.
Your standards?
Those are non-negotiable.
PS: What's one thing you do to raise standards on your team?
