“One of the saddest lines in the world is, ‘Oh come now – be realistic.’ The best parts of this world were not fashioned by those who were realistic. They were fashioned by those who dared to look hard at their wishes and gave them horses to ride.”
– Richard Nelson Bolles
As you think about the work you need to accomplish today…this week…this year…spend some time distancing yourself from what is realistic. There is a phrase in sports that “safe is death” which means that simply doing what is expected and avoiding risk will guarantee defeat. The same principle applies to your legacy as a leader.
How About You
What about your legacy? Will it be one of transactional work that “kept the lights on?” Or, will you leave a different impression on your team, your organization, and your profession?
I’d love to hear from you.
No Excuses.
