A Phenomenal 30 Years and Counting

Mark A. Wallace has led Texas Children’s as President and CEO for a phenomenal 30 years; the best is yet to come.

Leadership Maxim No. 1

Leadership always influences or determines outcomes — not some of the time, but all of the time.

Leadership Maxim No. 2

Leadership applies to everyone.

Leadership Maxim No. 3

We lead in our professional lives and in our personal lives.

Leadership Maxim No. 4

We all should have our personal definition of leadership.

Leadership Maxim No. 5

The key characteristics to look for when selecting people are a winning attitude and a strong work ethic.

Leadership Maxim No. 6

Leaders lead people. Managers manage an asset, process or thing.

Leadership Maxim No. 7

Most companies are under-led and over-managed.

Leadership Maxim No. 8

Skate to where the puck is going to be, not where the puck is.

Leadership Maxim No. 9

Leadership development is hiring the best, developing them and retaining them.

Leadership Maxim No. 10

The best companies in the world are those that have outstanding front-line leadership.

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