Friday Evenings muse
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” – Anaïs Nin.
Speaking
to business leaders, I brought this quote. I asked what they thought
about it at first read and how would they explain it to their employees,
there was silence from many, but one stood up and said that he would
explain it as their career as his, would take effort and risk to find
their potential, he would provide the opportunity and guidance. Do you
provide the opportunity for your employees to grow to their potential?
This gentleman's company has shown significant growth for the last five
years, and last year was his best.
After decades in the trenches of business, I've learned that leadership isn't about titles, profit or applause. It's about people, hard decisions, failure, faith and what remains when we walk away. I'm an entrepreneur, a Christian and part of The Gathering in Northumberland. Here I'll challenge comfortable thinking, share lessons earned the hard way and explore what it means to lead with courage and purpose. I haven't got all the answers, but I've stopped pretending easy answers exist.
Friday, September 10, 2021
Friday Evening muse
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