Smart Leaders balance the powers of firm stance with necessary change. For the past three to four presidential campaigns, I have listened to talk show hosts, read newspaper columns and analyzed political cartoons about the “flip-flop” concept.
The “flip-flop” concept apparently maintains that a candidate has to make a clear, firm choice and stand solid with that choice without reflection or revision. A far better standard of review examines how wisely, purposefully and responsibly a candidate or leader evaluates, assesses and articulates the best strategy and solution for the future.
A captain of ship forced off course by a storm or bad directions acts with leadership when he or she pulls the vessel into port, casts down an anchor at sea or sounds the alarm for a meeting of advisors. Smart Leadership requires the capacity and ability to change positions and paths. Arrival at the port of responsive and efficient governance requires the courage to make informed and reasoned adjustments to policies, passengers, platforms and plans.
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