Ever wonder about the leadership styles of successful managers?  Inc. magazine offered some insights from successful CEOs in its Sept. 2008 issue:

• "Laid back with a single focus: the client.  I wear sandals and shorts to work and lock people out of meetigs when they are late."  Ron Huber, Achieve Internet
• "I'm a big believer in getting everyone involved in decision making, but once the path is chosen and communicated, I expect everyone to get the job done without additional supervision."  Kevin Burke, Centuria
• "Velvet fist: a cross between velvet glove and iron fist."  Steve Munroe, SANBlaze Technology
• "I do not believe in micromanaging.  I give people enough rope to climb to teh next level.  Unfortunately, some decide to hang themselves with it."  Jonathan Fine, Sting Surveillance
• "General Patton said it something like this: Never tell people how to do things.  Tem'em what needs doing, and they'll surprise you with their ingenuity."  Derek LaFavor, SellingSource
• "Very hands on.  Too much, actually--I overcommit myself and do not delegate as much as I should."  Daniel LaBroad, Ovation Health & Life Services
• "I have an autharian leadership style.  I thinkI am fair and consistent, but I know what needs to be done and pay my employees well, so I expect quality."  Anthony Jimenez, MicroTech.
• "I tried different approaches, from being a friend to demanding excellence, but I have found the single best way to lead is to show respect to your staff and allow them to grow in their positions."  David Aitkens, Heritage Web Solutions

For more insights, Retaining Success, our third book in the Success Series, looks at successful leadership.  While not officially released yet, it is now available through the Home page of this web site.