Shooting Star Leadership

Do you remember the thrill of going outside on a cool, dark night to watch shooting stars? The air was cool, the sky was black. Nothing to disturb your viewing except maybe a few clouds and the brightness of the other stars.

Then, in a brief moment, you saw it. There! Up in the sky goes a shooting star. It was a sight to behold, for sure.

Yet, if you’re like me, the action of a shooting star was much too short. You got to see the star falling but only for a few seconds. Then it was gone. Never to be seen again.

Now, how many leaders try to lead in this manner? They strive to be shooting star leaders.

These leaders:

Go fast and hard for a brief moment

Shine brightly for a brief moment