Charting The Course For Others
Jack "ASLAN" Hornsby
Founding Member&Executive Director w/John Maxwell Leadership CertifiedTeam/CEO Aslan Enterprizes
Charting The Course For Others - John Maxwell - / -
Leaders who navigate do even more than control the direction in which they and their people travel. They see the whole trip in their minds before they leave the dock. They have a vision for their destination, they understand what it will take to get there, they know who they’ll need on the team to be successful, and they recognize the obstacles long before they appear on the horizon.
First–rate navigators always have in mind that other people are depending on them and their ability to chart a good course, and the secret to successful navigation is preparation. When you prepare well, you convey confidence and trustworthiness to the people.
You see, it’s not the size of the project that determines its acceptance, support, and success—it’s the size of the leader. Leaders who are good navigators are capable of taking their people just about anywhere.
Excerpt from The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
Freelance Writer & Site Owner seethegood.info
5 年Also, everyone can steer the ship, but it will end up going nowhere. A leader will harness the power of each individual and channel it all in the same direction to keep the ship on course.?
Co-coordinator Ozaukee Youth Apprenticeship
5 年I would amend that phrase - "Anyone can steer the ship, it takes clear vision to chart the course but a leader to stay the course in rough seas..."