Let Others Do the Work, Take Credit

• Kissinger played the game expertly: He took credit for the work of those below him while graciously giving credit for his own labors to those above
• Never do yourself what others can do for you

Bad leaders take credit for the good things and pin any blame for bad things to others.

Good leaders let the credit go to the team and team members. They only call attention to themselves when they take responsibility for a problem.

A Proper Day Off is reserved for this experience of appreciating the fruits of your labor (and that of others) — rather than for laboring even more.

That means no errands, no utilitarian purchases, and definitely no major purchases.