Thursday, May 31, 2007

How will I know?

Leading is about change. Most systems are highly stable (even in their chaotic state) and are notoriously resistant to change. Efforts to change a system is likely to cause reactivity in the system. Leaders experience that reactivity mainly as sabbotage.

How do I know when I am truly leading?

The short answer: "When I can feel the bullets in the middle of my back."

When we are getting sabbotaged as a direct result of our presence, perspectives, postures and practices. THAT'S when I know I am truly leading.

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