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Leadership 101

A person who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back to the crowd. Max Lucado

If you have ever led, or attempted to lead, a group or something then you know how true this statement is.  A good leader cannot implement every whisper, word, opinion of the group at large or else they won't be able to lead at all.  Certainly a good leader can listen and consider what is being suggested but at the end of the day the leader must be able and willing to turn their back to the crowd and lead from their gut instincts.  And then whatever happens falls to them and they can own it fully, be it a positive or negative outcome.  What happens when the crowd, usually just one or two people, come from behind and attempt to sit in the orchestra?  Continue to do your best to lead from your gut, stand up for what is right and let the outcome be what it will.  How do I know this?  Personal experience my friends.  :)  

*While I may miss giving credit every so often, there's my disclaimer btw, I do want to shout out "thank you" to my friend Bill Benson for shooting today's quote my way!  

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