Edward learned an important lesson today.
Leadership is not about telling others what to do.
Nobody ever taught him this.
He had to figure it out himself.
He met few true mentors.
But then came Sarah … 11 days ago.
After the weekly review meeting, she woke him up.
She confronted him.
Told him:
"It’s not right to be impatient or to judge the way you judge."
…
Edward thought about her words all week.
He consulted the Theatre of his Mind.
Yet, the breakthrough came today, this Sunday …
…
A Lesson from Athena
Edward was out for a long walk with Athena, his border collie.
A peaceful morning. A clear sky.
But suddenly … realization hit him.
Athena was teaching him something important.
Edward wanted to move forward …
But when Athena decided to stop and sniff around …
She wouldn’t budge.
Edward could become impatient …
He could try to push her forward …
But he realized something …
The moment he let go of his impatience, Athena chose to move on her own.
…
Edward laughed out loud.
A broad smile stayed on his face for the rest of the walk.
Sarah had been right.
And now Athena was joining her—teaching him the true key to leadership.
Leadership is a Negotiation
Leading Athena …
Leading his team …
Being a parent …
Living life …
It’s all a negotiation.
And the best negotiators don’t force, they catalyze.
A true leader doesn’t impose their will.
A true leader guides the other to arrive at a decision they feel is their own.
Leadership & Life are About Influence, Not Force
Edward now sees …
Leadership is not about control.
It’s about influence.
It’s about guiding decisions, not demanding obedience.
It’s about creating space for people to move forward on their own terms.
Life isn’t about winning or losing.
It’s about growing, learning, and thriving together.
A New Perspective, A New Agenda
Athena had been a great catalyst.
She had just taught him one of the most valuable leadership lessons.
Tonight, Edward would reflect deeper in his Theatre of the Mind.
And tomorrow …
He would share his insights with the team.
Edward smiled in anticipation.
His team would probably laugh when they saw tomorrow’s agenda:
"What Athena Taught Me About Leadership."
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