On the difference between leading the way and lighting the path …
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Transcript
Welcome back to
“Irresistible Communication”.
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:Two minutes, twice a week.
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:No nonsense advice on
leadership communication.
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:Today, let's imagine the journey of a
visionary leader stepping in with fresh
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:ideas and an eagerness to disrupt.
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:They set bold plans to reinvent
traditional practices, leverage
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:modern tools, and shift paradigms.
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:That leader is confident, ready
to put these plans into action
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:with no second to be wasted.
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:But, there's a catch because
the team doesn't follow.
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:The leader's vision for the
destination is crystal clear.
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:However, clarity about the destination
isn't enough when the team is
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:grappling with unanswered questions,
like: why are we heading there?
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:Why is this journey ours to undertake?
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:And how do we make choices along the way?
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:These are not mere details.
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:This is a critical difference between
leading the way and lighting the path.
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:While the former sets the direction, the
latter provides clarity on the journey’s
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:purpose, the team's unique role and
the principles guiding decision-making.
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:True leadership is about fusing
vision with a shared purpose.
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:It's about ensuring, not just
movement, but meaningful progress.
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:When a team understands the
destination, grasps the significance
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:of their role and is equipped
with decision-making compasses.
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:They are not just following, they are
actively owning their part of the journey.
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:Remember, great leaders don't just lead.
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:They light the path.
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:They engage and empower and they
transform a group of individuals into
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:a united team on an inspiring journey.
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:Keep lighting the path and
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