A Leadership Example from NASA

Earlier this month, "The Federal Coach" ran an interview with NASA Administrator Charles Bolden. I thought that his answers to their questions were great messages to aspiring leaders.

Here are some of my favorite conclusions from the article:

• You don't know you can do something unless you try.


• Training and preparation are vital to leadership success.


• Take responsibility for your actions and don't be afraid to tell people you don't know something.


• Spend a significant amount of time with partner agencies.


• Take care of your people; they will take care of you.


• Stay in touch with people at all levels.


• Lead by example.

I encourage you to read "NASA Administrator Charles Bolden on leadership: "At NASA, we do big things".

Source: The Washington Post. The Federal Coach blog. June 1, 2011.