The Future State
Carly Fiorina
Building leaders & problem-solvers. Keynote Speaking I Consulting I Leadership Development I Author
It is human nature to become disoriented or depressed or afraid when we realize the daunting nature of our challenges. Then we are paralyzed with indecision. Indecision is deadly in a crisis - sometimes literally so - because time is always of the essence. We must achieve forward momentum. Only a focus on our future can provide this motivation.
A wise leader gathers their team and works with them to define a Future State that can galvanize action. When we emerge from this downturn, we will have built resilience. When we re-open, our customers will be even more loyal. Our donors will remember that we served our clients in a truly di?cult time. When this pandemic is over, we can celebrate the lives that have been saved. We will codify the lessons learned so we are never again caught unprepared.
The Future State must be as clearly delineated and well-understood as the Current State. Every action taken; every decision made is a step toward that future. And when the going gets tough, especially when the going gets tough, a leader points to the future.
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4 年Hopefully that future state includes taking the responsibility towards employees and the public good just as seriously as the focus on profits.