Speaking on CNN’s “In the Arena,” David Gergen, an advisor to four U.S. presidents, spoke of his belief that a leader’s job is to address tough issues.
Gergen, author of Eyewitness to Power, The Essence of Leadership Nixon to Clinton, a superb study of presidential power, is correct that the measure of a leader is the willingness to confront problems and seek solutions. That comes down to two factors that are essential to leadership success:
The commitment to action: Action begins with the decision to address a serious issue. You know the issue is a big problem when it has the potential to wreck your business, or alternately, when few people are willing to tackle the issue for fear it will wreck their careers.
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Author:John Baldoni
