Gifted leadership

Thursday, May 7, 2020

“Surety brings ruin.”    But don’t take my word for it–ask Socrates.

Your business is as sacred as the temple of Apollo.  Within your walls, do you hear the voices of the Oracles?  Are they guiding you to lead through philosophical wisdom?  Are you listening?  Decisions should never be made without pause.  This gives time for reflection and consideration.  Good leaders are aware that they are often not fully informed.   Or perhaps there are perspectives not yet considered.  Do you know a leader who embodies the “shoot first, ask questions later” mantra?  How does that work for the company?  Here’s another teaching from the classical brilliance of Aristotle: “The more you know, the more you know you don’t know.”

Keyword for today: understand

Day 15 of 31