LEADERSHIP

Habit 2 - " Begin with the End in Mind "

"To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of your destination " - Stephen R Covey

To begin with the end in mind is to know clearly what we are expecting in the end.

Leaders  must create a mental picture of what they want to actualize , then strategize how to get it. Just as a building needs a plan on paper before construction , same way we must have a picture of where we are going in mind.

"The unique human capacities of Self-awareness, imagination, and conscience enable us to examine first creations and make it possible for us to take charge of our own first creation, to write out own script " - Stephen R Covey 

Leaders must be aware of what their vision is, by creating a mental picture (imagination) of what their journey look like , afterwards develop a plan (strategy) to make it real.

Leadership and management (The two creations)

Leadership and management are not same. Warren Bennis said and I quote " Management is doing things  right , leadership is doing the right things " 

" Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; Leadership determines whether the ladder is leading against the right wall "  - Stephen R Covey 

" Write ✍️ things you want to achieve. Having a mental picture is not complete until you having put it down on paper 📜. A written idea is likely to be achieved than an imagined idea 💡" - Joachim Duru 

So take some time to note down your imaginations which can be in form of Idea, dreams, goals and the et cetera. Always write/note things down, do not underestimate the power of your pen 🖋️

Ref: The 7 habits of Highly effective people

Ref: Noble Leader's initiative Network 

Joachim Duru,

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