Leadership Risk

Leadership Risk

The greatest risk a leader has is leading!

That one who sees the direction clearly,

Or more clearly than others -

Is the one who upon expressing his vision

Is at the greatest risk from his peers.

And His enemies.

The greatest reward of a leader is leading!

When someone follows.

And time proves good direction!

But some, even then, remain the enemy

Of one who risks wise leadership!

No, the biggest risk of leadership,

Is commitment to the direction

Even when the facts cease to support

The underlying theories.

And when one's innate fallibility is not considered possible.

I am amused

As I started to pour coffee into the sugar bowl

How many more mistakes

I could have made

If I had not caught myself

In the midst of the making!!!

Billy R. Masten

09/20/13