Charting the Course
Nearly anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course. Before leaders take their people on a journey, they become navigators and go through a process in order to give the trip the best chance of being a success: Navigators Draw on Past Experience: Most natural leaders are activists. They tend to look forward– not backward– make decisions, and move on. But for leaders to become good navigators, they need to take time to reflect and learn from their experiences. Navigators Examine the Conditions Before Making Commitments: Good navigators count the cost before making commitments for themselves and others. They examine not only measurable factors such as finances, resources, and talent, but also intangibles such as timing, morale, momentum, culture, and so on. Navigators Listen to What Others Have to Say: No matter how good a leader you are, you yourself will not have all the answers. That's why topnotch navigators gather information from many so