Giving Back

I strongly believe that leaders have an obligation to give back. Regardless of income level or other measurements - all leaders have the capability to give - in some way. The Leader to Leader Institute is all about serving. The group's criteria for their one major award is: "The Leader of the Future Award is given to an ethical leader of integrity and character, who is a model for all of us in defining the future, in serving the common good, and in the end, sustaining the democracy." Last year's recipient was Alan Mulally, now the chief of Ford Motor Co. In his acceptance speech he said he never had a job, but was always called to serve. Besides the typical charity events that all Ford execs attend, have you heard that Mulally has taken a personal interest in any local issue? How about any other big time CEOs?