The courage to go first inspires those who follow.
The Wright brothers proved that powered flight was possible (1903). Later, Chuck Yeager became the 1st person to fly faster than the speed of sound (1947). Eventually, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon first (1969).
Here are 5 ways a leader inspires others by courageously going first.
My rethinking drove one member of my team nuts. I thought it was the pursuit of excellence. Now I know it’s dangerous.
Stinking rethinking is paralysis.
3 Symptoms of Rethinking
5 Ways to Overcome Rethinking
Excellence is always pursuit, not perfection.
Indecision parks the bus. Confidences hits the gas. Closed minds ignore the cliff.
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