Some people seem to have a knack for developing talent, but the credit should go to their habitual leadership practices. By interviewing hundreds of people over a 10-year period about the bosses and mentors who changed their lives, Dartmouth professor Syd Finkelstein uncovered a template for bringing out the best in the organization around you. His examples of “superbosses” include Chez Panisse chef Alice Waters, San Francisco 49ers head coach Bill Walsh, Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels, Kraft Foods CEO Michael Miles, hedge fund titan Julian Robertson, and former Daily Show host Jon Stewart.
