Leaders don’t always Know the Way
These days the statement that, “The Leader knows the way, shows the way and goes the way” is very
popular. Many motivational speakers, academics and company executives quote it at
every given opportunity. Is the statement always true? I don’t think so. What
many people overlook is the failure of most successful leaders. Great leaders
make big blunders or mistakes but the results of their good decisions
cover up for the shortcomings. It is healthy and inspirational to spend more time
on positives rather than negatives. Leaders sometimes fail because they take the wrong direction; they apply resources to the wrong venture or hire the
wrong people. They may invest thinking the new innovation could take the market
as a wave of the ocean, only to be a wave of a fishpond. This happens because leaders
don’t always know the way.
So how do great
leaders separate themselves?
1)
They
are sold out to their vision or direction.
If they are right, they reap big rewards.
2)
If
they are wrong they never give up.
They relentlessly look for new openings, new opportunities and new ways to overcome
obstacles.
3)
They
win by application of energy. They
pursue opportunities with all their might. They don’t reserve themselves just
in case they are wrong.
4)
With
their zeal, relentless commitment and passion
of positivity, great leaders attract and retain loyal followers. No one
wants to follow lukewarm people. No one wants to commit where the leader is
unsure.
5)
In
all their dealings, great leaders show
bravery. They have a mindset to win,
like David approaching Goliath. Sometimes they lose, but most times they win
because obstacles give way to the brave, fortune favours the brave.
6)
Therefore
great leaders believe in their way,
even though it is wrong. They don’t always know the way.
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