It's About Being Stretched and Challenged Mentally

At this point it's more about being stretched and challenged mentally.  

I've made entire career decisions based on this. The opportunity to master a skill set and help others to master a skill set is much more enticing than any other offer.  I have also found that when the "opportunity" is the focus, the money always follows.

I respect and am loyal to leaders who are all about this as well. Only following leaders with a personal commitment to development is a non-negotiable on my list. 

“You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” ― Eleanor Brownn

A commitment to development can be spotted by the amount of development that leader actually does themselves. How can you tell if that leader is personally committed to development? 

Observe. 

Development should work like a "full vessel" with the overflow of knowledge pouring onto all those around that vessel.  

If you aren't getting an outpouring, its either because that leader is not personally committed to development OR they have not learned the ability to communicate that knowledge. Either way, its not a good indicator.  

Leaders who invest in personal development are engaging, inspiring, and are committed to developing others. They bring new topics to the table. They are NOT "yes men". They evolve. They create. They provide direction. 

They LEAD.