Having just finished Poke the Box by Seth Godin and now diving into Start With Why by Simon Sinek, I’m thinking a lot about my experiences, education, and feelings on the differences between old school and new school leadership.

Here’s a few:

1. A 20th century CEO reports to his/her employees. A 21st century CEO inspires his/her employees.

2. A 20th century CEO plans for the quarter. A 21st century CEO executes today.

3. A 20th century CEO controls information. A 21st century CEO shares information.

4. A 20th century CEO hears feedback. A 21st century CEO listens to feedback.

5. A 20th century CEO disappears for days at a time. A 21st century CEO communicates his/her whereabouts.

6. A 20th century CEO thinks blogs and tweets are stupid. A 21st century CEO blogs and tweets.

7. A 20th century CEO focuses on what. A 21st century CEO focuses on why.

8. A 20th century CEO sells a product. A 21st century CEO tells a story.

9. A 20th century CEO ignores new ideas. A 21st century CEO welcomes new ideas.

10. A 20th century CEO slows progress down with unwanted/unnecessary processes. A 21st century CEO makes you GO GO GO.

What are your thoughts on the subject?