Jim ReesAuthor, Emotional Intelligence Coach Driving Transformational Growth with Leaders and their teams.

Leadership truths nobody talks about Day 21

23 Jul 2026 · 1 min

Watch on YouTube

0:39

Jim Rees describes how leaders carry two mirrors: one reflecting how they see themselves, another reflecting how they see others. When either mirror distorts through excessive self-importance or neglect of others, leadership judgment fails. Great leadership requires keeping both mirrors clear.

Chapters

Leadership Truths Nobody Talks About, Day 21. Every leader wears two mirrors. One mirror reflects how you see yourself. The other mirror reflects how you see everyone else. If either mirror becomes distorted, your leadership becomes distorted too. Great leadership starts with healthy self-regard and genuine regard for others. You need both. Too much of one without the other always creates problems.