The process of leadership is separate and distinct from the leader (the person who occupies a central role in the group). The process is a complex, interactive, and dynamic working relationship between leader and followers.
I would offer the following suggestions to help you prepare for your defining moments of leadership: Be crystal clear on your personal values – Your values should serve as the primary filter in your decision-making process.
Our colleagues have found, in their research on innovation “ essentials ,” that breakthrough moments arise when leaders dramatically raise their sights, and then commit to the operating implications (particularly with difficult resource-allocation and portfolio choices) needed to achieve those aspirations.