Quantum Leadership, Principle 2

Leadership is a crazy, yet important process, filled with obscurity and irony, contrasted by clarity and focus.

There is no doubt that leadership is constantly juggling options, like - do it yourself to set the example versus delegate it to someone qualified, or pick resources versus opt for skills.

The second principle of quantum leadership also demands a juggling act from the leader, by defining the ideal outcome (vision), and knowing exactly what development has taken place. 

The irony of this principle lies in the fact that the tangible progress made by the team is harder to measure than it is to describe the unmanifested outcome.  

The leader sets out the vision in all clarity at the start of the process, explaining the why, what and when of the vision's achievement, allowing the team to detail the how.

The leader defines the next piece required  in the process, creating focus. The team offers guidance on how to achieve it, creating momentum.

Once the step has been taken, the leader measures the momentum and influence gained by the teams efforts. These two criteria, notoriously difficulty to measure accurately, rely more on "probability" than using hard evidence. 

Are you confused? 

Don't be.  The second principle of quantum leadership simply requires you to aim at a clear target, which is made easier to hit by knowing exactly where you are. The problem is, you won't always know exactly where you are. 

It's like plotting your journey home from an unknown place. You change and tweak the direction of your travel as you get information from your environment, still uncertain that your path will take you directly to the safety of home. 

In the spirit of quantum physics, the leader needs the ability to observe measurable and non-measurable results. Acting from adaptability and focus, the leader will have to deduce the next steps. 

The MasterMe course helps the leader develop the skills and mindset needed to make it home from wherever they are. 

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