As we look at leaders, sometimes staring into the glare of greatness, and other times toward a darkened soul, we will see that image is rarely the reality, and that the myth is not the leader. They will often impress, and sometimes disappoint, but we hope they will always illuminate.General (Ret.) Stanley McChrystalThe Author of this QuoteAuthorGeneral (Ret.) Stanley McChrystalCoFounder, CEO and Chairman of McChrystal Group.