Leadership lessons come from everywhere. A leader can’t assume he knows it all or always has the right answers. I have been blessed to have so many mentors in my life. They all didn’t know they were mentoring me as they were just doing their job. I just turned 52 and I am still learning. A call from a newly made friend and business leader on Sunday showed me that even the shortest of calls can excite someone (me). My wife is my biggest source of inspiration. We talk a lot of leadership and how it affects people. We bounce ideas off  each other. I learn leadership lessons all the time. My job requires me to be in constant contact with customers and my team. Working with over 300 people throughout the world gives me an opportunity to see and hear a lot.  But while I am lucky enough to interact with others worldwide it is the small group of family, friends, and teammates that surround me that gives me the greatest lesson. Many of you read this blog and I want you to know that I am listening when we talk. The leadership lesson I learned while working for Wal-Mart logistics of “being in the house” is one I will never forget. Learning and listening from others is how I get better as a leader. Having every in the house means we all have a place at the table when it comes to great ideas. We build better teams when we welcome everyone into the house.