How often we overlook the simple truths in life. John C. Maxwell reminds us of one of those simple, yet powerful, truths in his leadership book called Be A People Person. If you want to be a successful leader – either at work or at church or at home – you need to treat people as you want to be treated. This means you need to encourage those around you, and show your appreciation for them and what they do, and forgive them when they make mistakes or hurt you in some way, and listen – really, actively listen – to what they have to say, and do your best to understand them. After all, who among us doesn’t want to be encouraged, appreciated, forgiven, listened to, and understood?