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Use the Most Powerful Four-Letter Word
noted, I draw inspiration and direction from a wide array of 89
sources, including my father, Coach Ward Lambert, Abraham Lin-
coln, and the Great Pyramid of Giza. This particular bit of wisdom
about love and what it is comes from the Good Book.
A leader who tries to lead without love will turn around one day
and find there is nobody following. The family will have disap-
peared. Love is essential—for the competitive struggle itself, for the
people on your team, and for the journey you and they are taking.
Consider the following important suggestions in striving to
build an even stronger organization, one that is connected like
family.

SUGGESTIONS TO LEAD BY

Lead with Love.
Great organizations are marked by an extraordinary bond within.
For me, that bond included genuine love, and I didn’t feel awkward
about it. I put my heart into my work and those with whom I
worked. Teams with a sense of family have uncommon strength and
resiliency. A good family—whether in life, sports, or business—
involves love. (A reminder: It also involves good structure, sensible
discipline, and personal sacrifice.)

You Don’t Have to Treat Everyone Alike or Like Everyone
the Same.
You may have favorites within your organization, but never replace
fairness with favoritism. To be impartial, give each individual the
treatment he or she earns and deserves.

Seek Out Opportunities to Show You Care.
The small considerations often mean the most—a genuine expres-
sion of interest or concern, a helpful hand, individual recognition. I