Even the most brilliant leaders have flaws. The story of Civil Water General Stonewall Jackson, an extremely effective battlefield strategist, illustrates how flaws limit the potential of even the best leaders.
Source: War History Online, October 30, 2016.
Yet despite all these faults, Jackson played a vital role in the Confederate army and is rightly remembered as a military great. Any commander will struggle with their flaws, but the truly great can make their mark in history nonetheless.
INSIGHTS: First, know your limitations and constantly solicit honest and open feedback of your performance. Second, work on those flaws that can be changed. Finally, hire people with strengths you don’t possess or cannot develop yourself.