Leaders - Give credit where credit is due!

It never ceases to amaze me that there is still such jealousy and suppression in leadership today. Why do leaders suppress their superstars and protect their mediocre staff? You'd think there was enough information out there on leadership today that would, at the very least, get leaders to fake it - until they make it - to actually do what they should be doing - lead, influence and for heaven's sake, pay attention to the real people, with real feelings, that are making valuable contributions to your company! Are we leaders still so insecure about our jobs that we do not give credit where credit is due? Listen up leaders, your "worker bees", your performers and your positive influencers, will always have a job, neglecting them is simply neglecting your own career. These are the people that make you look good.