How to Be a Good Leader - eight rules of the game

During his long career, Jack Welch mentored a generation of future CEOs. His latest book WINNING will be released next week. Full story at Newsweek. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7304587/site/newsweek/

In an exclusive excerpt, his rules of the game.
#1 Leaders relentlessly upgrade their team, using every encounter as an opportunity to evaluate, coach and build self-confidence.
#2 Leaders make sure people not only see the vision, they live and breathe it.
#3 Leaders get into everyone's skin, exuding positive energy and optimism.
#4 Leaders establish trust with candor, transparency and credit.
#5 Leaders have the courage to make unpopular decisions and gut calls.
#6 Leaders have the courage to make unpopular decisions and gut calls.
#7 Leaders inspire risk taking and learning by setting the example.
#8 Leaders celebrate.