Leaders Are Willing To Abandon
Growing up we’re often taught that winners never quit. They stay the course. They’re unwilling to abandon ship.
The older I get, the more I realize the damage this lie has brought into the lives of so many people. And organizations.
The truth is, leaders need to be willing to abandon ship, when appropriate.
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Staying on a sinking ship is asinine. It frequently spells certain doom.
That’s why, once the ship has been cleared, the captain should abandon ship.
And that’s why, as a leader, you must be willing to abandon ship in certain situations.
When To Abandon Ship
Leaders need to be cognizant of when it’s appropriate to abandon a plan. A practice. Or a way of thinking.
When are those times?
When:
