OK, so for those of you who don't know me, I am a West Wing nut. Politics aside it is a beautiful display of teamwork, leadership and group dynamics. Not to mention the show itself is a work of art from writers, producers, directors and especially casting!! So you know that it's over now. The series finale was last night and I watched with terror in my heart. How could a show that has given so much end so poorly? Major characters did not even have appearances in the finale!?!? It should have been a two hour special with an involved storyline, instead it was one hour of nothingness that just served as a means to wrap up the series! How could something done so well close out with such a weak performance.FINISH WELL.
It's key to good leadership and inherent in great leaders. Any professional, from actor to attorney to musician to preacher will tell you that a project is most successful and makes the most penetrating impact when the first couple minutes and the last couple minutes are done well. Great leaders don't just begin well, they finish even stronger.Why? Great leaders are not worried about their own transition or wrap up as much as they are concerned about how their final performance will affect the overall organization or project. In other words, they care less about themselves and more about the well-being of the organization or project! It just makes sense. We are not leaders for leadership sake, we are leaders for people's sake!
Just a Thought...
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