lesson in leadership: still and moving

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“We must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in repose.”

–

Indira Gandhi

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Well.

This may be my favorite quote of all time.

I mostly use this quote to explain this vision of great leadership skill.

Now.

Actually implementing this quote may be one of the hardest things to do in the world. It is certainly hard in the business world <which applauds movement over anything else>.

Being still while things swirl around you takes strength of character and a belief in yourself.

Because being still means you are willing to let others “do” and let them be recognized.

Oh.

It also opens up the real possibility you may be overlooked in your stillness.

On the other side .. to infuse action where there is stagnancy or lostness takes such a strength, character and energy that … well … suffice it to say … it can be overwhelming.

I say all of that because great leadership takes such strength of character that if you ever have the opportunity to watch someone who lives this quote … watch closely and learn.

Think about it.

You have to be strong to stand still and move at exactly the same time.

Well.

You actually have to know your shit and be fearless to stand still and move at exactly the same time.