Lao-Tze said it best. 'To lead people, walk beside them. As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. The next best, the people honour and praise; the next, the people fear; and the next, the people hate. When the best leader’s work is done, the people say, "We did it ourselves" Walking beside leaders and learners is what I've done best for over 30 years...with perhaps the occasional word in their ear.