Leadership and management are the building blocks for great teams, and gaps in either area defeat their purpose. Great leadership, for instance, is based on inspirational communications and creation of a supportive culture. Excellent management is founded on consistent and clear dialogue about goal-oriented achievements.

A traditional measure of company's success is the value of its stock—a benchmark which can lengthen or curtail the tenure of a CEO. But while embroiled in activities to boost quarter-to-quarter profits, earnings and stock valuations, many companies lose sight of the real “stock” that supports their vision—their people.

Successful organizations need both dynamic leadership and effective management. Great leaders set the vision for the organization and communicate that vision to the team. Leaders inspire others to dedicate their efforts to realize the vision, and reward them for doing so. Effective managers ensure that the day-to-day plan is in place and executed to realize the vision. They create a focused and productive environment where team members are motivated to achieve the vision.

Great leaders have passion, humanity, and even spirituality. They’re people who see not just the dollars and cents, but the sense in personal balance. They talk about balance sheets during the day, yet go home to Monet, Beethoven, or God. In other words, they develop both their Yin and their Yang. And like all dualities, they’re not just Yin at home and Yang at work; they intertwine to make a dynamic whole, both sides influencing the other, wherever they go.