In this article, I explore how coaching and mentoring evolved from leadership tasks into the core of my leadership strategy—and how their ripple effects can shape teams, cultures, and even generations. If you’re serious about growing leaders, not just managing them, this one’s for you.

Leadership is often measured by performance metrics and business outcomes, but its true impact is revealed in the quiet moments at home. The Dinner Table Test asks a simple yet profound question: When your employees go home at the end of the day, what do they say about you as a leader?

Do they share stories of inspiration, respect, and support? Or do they vent about stress, frustration, and lack of appreciation? Leadership does not stop at the workplace—it follows people home, influencing their relationships, well-being, and engagement.

A great leader understands that their legacy is not just written in quarterly reports but in the conversations happening around dinner tables every night.

Jack Welch redefined leadership by emphasizing empowerment, autonomy, and recognition. His philosophy—selecting the right people, providing opportunities, and fostering autonomy—transformed GE and serves as a blueprint for modern leadership. By inspiring rather than controlling, Welch showed that great leaders empower their teams to thrive.