Principle 7: Impact
Achieving impact and delivering results that stem from the dream and the vision is a crucial part of true leadership. The challenges facing businesses and organisations are too significant to ignore, which makes tangible and concrete results essential. Looking inward, this principle is about the ability to translate dreams into a clear focus on the short and medium term. A leader can (re)define what success means and inspire others to work towards it. In relation to others, it is about the ability to achieve results through and with others.
Looking inward
Building on the principle of the dream, this principle is about the ability to create focus on concrete results. It is about (re)defining success, maintaining focus on the desired impact and outcomes, and not being distracted. It is about setting priorities. Guided by conviction and their inner compass, the leader can always return to that focus. If actions need to be adjusted, they can be. The focus remains on the outcome, on the impact.
Looking outward
Inner mastery, outer impact. Ultimately, a true leader aims to achieve concrete results and to create impact. In relation to others, this principle is about the drive and the ability to truly make it happen. A dream is the first step, but bringing it to life through meaningful impact is what this principle is about.