The art of leading yourself

“Men and women with great vision…are able to recognize patterns when others see chaos… That’s how they spot unexploited niche opportunities. And they are passionate about their ideas, which are revolutionary ways to change the way people live their lives or the way businesses operate. When they come to me they have conviction.” Geoff Yang, Venture capitalist In Peter Drucker’s seminal 1999 article, “Managing Oneself” he states that “Success in the knowledge economy comes to those who know themselves—their strengths, their values, and how they best perform.” What I’ve come to realize over the last few years of consulting and counseling, very few people know what they are good at, what they want from a given situation and/or person, or what they are really passionate about. All leaders regardless of their calling want to leave a legacy, they want to accomplish something that no one else has yet achieved. This