Great Leaders Do Not Rely On First Impressions---Ask Kyrie

Great leaders do not base decisions about the talents of people base on their initial reaction.  I have had some people who worked for me who were all fluff and no substance but came off great at first blush.  Unfortunately they later demonstrated a propensity to be lazy and disloyal.  Other people without much initial flare proved to be tireless workers who would persevere and always get a great result.  Often quick impressions are not always spot on.  I encourage all leaders to look below the surface to see the real inner self of all their followers.  I guarantee you that by being more deliberate to form an opinion about someone, you will greatly reduce your chances of investing in someone who does not deserve that spot in your inner circle.

The following video is a great lesson that should help all of us realize that sometimes first impressions are not always what they think they are.