How to be a Leader 101

Rule #1- Don't treat your employees like they are stupid and don't have a clue what is going on.. All you do is (*U^$ off them and make you look like an idiot... 

Rule #2- Magic Words.. Please and Thank you go a loooonnng way

Rule #3- Ask and don't demand, remind but don't preach. 

Rule #4- Remember the title was given and can be taken away- and the fall from that pedestal can be painful...

Rule #5- Don't ask your team to do things you yourself won't do. 

and I'm not "smart" enough to be a leader... 

sigh