What Can't You Compromise On?
The art of leadership is understanding what you can’t compromise on.
- Seth Godin (Tribes)
In most definitions of leadership, an individual’s uncompromising character is a key attribute. In the above quote, Godin reveals an important clarification: he emphasizes that leaders must understand what they can not compromise on. After reading this from his Tribes book, I realized this was an important matter many leaders today do not fully appreciate. Instead, most leaders today determine what they want not, choose not or should not compromise on. These positions are not strong enough for leaders that truly want to serve their organizations. For example:
1. Want Not to Compromise: “Wanting” is a matter of personal preference. Personal preference can be compromised and is therefore the lowest degree of commitment between wanting, choosing and knowing what one should do.
Matt Edmundson
MrLich
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PM Hut