[Seahawk]

I have run large program offices (hundreds and hundreds of military, government, civilian and contractor personnel) with multi billion dollar budgets.

Currently I own a small company that employs just under 30 people.

My leadership style is, "To thy own self be true". I couldn't pretend to be, or try and force, any style of leadership that isn't me. It never works.

So I only have a few rules:

- Bad news doesn't smell better with age. Tell me, we'll deal with it; don't, and you'll deal with it.
- Never lie...one time one exit.
- I don't shoot the messenger, ever.
- Hire well, pay well.
- Share the credit, accept the blame...protect and encourage.
- Harassment of any kind is investigated. The workplace should, in my mind, be a refuge.

All the rest is situational and dependent on the person: We have MIT grads and high school grads on the payroll and I'd never assume they would all respond to the same type of leadership or direction. I will drop the hammer when required. If the rules don't work for you, find a better deal.