Why we completely ignore the inherent connection between writing and leadership

Two workers in a cruise ship water slide tube
We can observe a alot by paying attention

 

The inherent connection between writing and leadership is frequently missing from advice, tips, strategies and tactics.

Why? Because as leaders, we’re too busy to write. At least that’s what we tell ourselves.

But in order to be a good great leader, we must spend time thinking. That’s our job. To think about, envision and constantly share our clear, concise, and compelling vision of the future.

And find a million ways to keep the fire white hot.

Yet we quickly and unintentionally ignore this fact:

That others will be thinking about our clear, concise, compelling vision in direct proportion to our own thinking.

And if we do a “once and done” campaign, imagine our ripple effect on our team.

Which has us finishing where we started…

A writer must write. And to write, a writer must think. So if a writer stops writing, does the writer then stop thinking as well?

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In general, leadership theory isn’t worth the paper it’s written on

Catholic education books on a shelf
Volumes of text advising us what we should do

 

In general, leadership theory isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.

Why?

You do the math. How many leadership books have we read in our lifetime? How many seminars, blogs, articles?

Then why do we still yearn for more?

What then? Seriously, what should we do next?

This is really the hard work of leadership, isn’t it? Figuring it out for ourselves, past the theory. You know, what works for us, right here, right now.

And to remember to start with the leader we see in our mirror.

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To read quotes, like them, and do nothing, is a vicious cycle

Harrah's Casino, Lake Tahoe
Harrah’s Casino, Lake Tahoe

 

To read quotes, like them, and do nothing, is a vicious cycle. An underlying fear we secretly ignore.

To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom. – Bertrand Russell

One hundred days ago, inspirational, motivational quotes and aspirations flooded cyberspace.

You know, New Year’s resolutions and all that.

We felt inspired by them. Really inspired.

Now, if we can find someone who’s been transformed because of them, we’ll experience a level of enlightenment rivaling winning the lottery.

Lottery odds are microscopic for jackpots.

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Nothing is so rare as self confidence, nothing so abundant as the opposite

Book Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
All Baby Boomers struggle with self-confidence

 

Nothing is so rare as self confidence, nothing so abundant as the opposite.

Way too many of us struggle with self confidence. Why?

We shouldn’t be struggling.

Take a 53 year old Baby Boomer for example. That’s like being an 18-year old with 35 years of experience.

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