38. The Law of Ambition
Leaders have an intense desire to lead; they have a clear vision of a better future, which they are determined to realize.
Vision is the one common quality that separates leaders from nonleaders. Leaders have a clear picture of the kind of future they want to create, and they have the ability to communicate this vision to others in an exciting and inspiring way.
People may work steadily for a paycheck, but they will perform at high levels only when they are inspired by a vision of some kind. The development and articulation of this vision is a key responsibility of leadership.
Leaders have the ability to visualize, to see the big picture and then to inspire others to work together to make it a reality. The true leader ...
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