Quixtar IBO Fred Harteis offers his advice on getting straight A's in business: Accept, Approve, Applaud, and Appreciate.

by Fred Harteis

When working with my potential or developing leaders, I keep the four A's in mind. The letters remind me to Accept, Approve, Applaud, and Appreciate.

Accept means that I accept my responsibility as the leader. I model the behavior that I want to see in my team.

The next three A's remind me that people tend to thrive in an atmosphere where they are ...   more »