The Crossroads of Intent & Impact
Imagine a recent time when you were genuinely trying to steer things in a positive direction as a leader, but bam! Unexpectedly, the whole situation takes a detour, and you find yourself way off course. This unexpected intersection is the 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁.
Let’s chat about this pivotal leadership moment using the analogy of planning the ultimate road trip.
🧭 **𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙄𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙧𝙮**
Okay, so intent is like that super-detailed itinerary you put together - your master plan for reaching a specific destination. It's your internal GPS, guided by your values and the burning desire to do some good for your team, organization, or heck, maybe even the whole world. The creative vibe and inspiring nature of your plan get others pumped up to join you on this road trip.
🛣️ **𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮**
Impact is what goes down when your foolproof plan faces the realities of the road. Leaders hit traffic jams, unexpected detours, weather curveballs, and confusing road hazards. In those nail-biting moments, leaders often switch into reactive mode, going off-script and taking some unplanned turns that could potentially derail the entire trip.
🚧 **𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲**
So, how do you avoid the disconnect between intent and impact? Here are some tips to smooth out the ride—for yourself and your crew.
𝟭. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗣𝗦: Stay true to your North Star by using your leadership compass as you map out your journey.
𝟮. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗖𝗼-𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁: Roll with an experienced navigator—a mentor, leader, or coach—who can drop some wisdom when the road gets twisty. No need to tackle the journey solo.
𝟯. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱: Think about your broader impact. Follow the leadership road rules and share the experience with your fellow travelers. Collaboration makes the journey more enjoyable and interesting.
𝟰. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱: Check in with the folks riding shotgun. Are they vibing with the journey, or are they white-knuckling it for dear life? Adjust your leadership speed and intensity accordingly.
𝟱. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲-𝗨𝗽: Treat your leadership to some regular TLC. Run those powerful diagnostic tools, like the Leadership Circle Profile, to catch any hiccups before they turn into breakdowns and keep your leadership engine humming.
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