On a recent trip to New York I picked up a book called "Tribes - We Need You to Lead Us." The author presents the basic premise of the book as follows: "If you think leadership is only for other people, you're wrong. We need YOU to lead us." A tribe is described by the author as a group of people connected to one another, connected to a leader, and connected to an idea. I want to share a quote from the book concerning the posture of a leader.
It is a common thing to blame others for our lack of effort, passion, or vision. Let me conclude with one final quote by the author, "You get to choose who understands."
stay off the paved road...
--craig
If you hear my idea but don't believe it, that's not your fault; it's mine.
If you see my new product but don't buy it, that's my fault, not yours.
If you attend my presentation and you're bored, that's my fault too.
If I fail to persuade you to implement a policy that supports my tribe, that's due to my lack of passion or skill, not your shortsightedness.
If you are a student in my class and you don't learn what I'm teaching, I've let you Down.
It is a common thing to blame others for our lack of effort, passion, or vision. Let me conclude with one final quote by the author, "You get to choose who understands."
stay off the paved road...
--craig
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