Shape The Future... The Conclusion.

Here now is the conclusion of the series “To Be THAT LEADER…”
through the last three components on what it takes to shape the
future.

As previously noted, the forming of key alliances, otherwise known
as our “support system”; the proper utilization of time; and knowing
when to trust our intuition are essential to realizing the future we
want… yet, there are three more ingredients which if not included
would only see a sour if not a bitter tomorrow.

“But I see history as a book with many pages – and each day
we fill a page with acts of hopefulness and meanings.”
- George H.W. Bush

The Last Three…

GET AHEAD. To shape the future, to take the lead, we got to put
our thoughts into action. A leader may have the most creative mind;
profound analytical and reasoning skills; and an imagination way
ahead of our time… but if he does not act with courage, he is merely
a poser not a doer.

“It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that
human history is shaped.” - Robert Kennedy

Hence… Invest. Invent. Innovate.

By investing on talents and futuristic projects, we get our hands on
the steering wheel. By inventing, we turn our imagination to reality.
By innovating, we bring life to what was previously thought as a
dead product, a dead process.

It all starts in the mind… and realized by organized effort.

“To build a twenty-first-century economy, America must revive a
nineteenth-century habit – investing in the common, national
economic resources that enable every person and every firm to
create wealth and value.” - Bill Clinton

MASTER DIPLOMACY. Yes, we talked about “hooking up” or
creating our support system, but that’s only like networking –
we simply connect or join clubs.

In diplomacy, we see the development of that connection. It is
more than finding common ground, it is pushing cooperation.
It is about transforming annoyance to fondness, thereby, opening
the floodgates for lucrative deals… critical to shaping the future.

Yet, good communication skills is, unfortunately, not in every
leader’s arsenal. And so, this explains one’s potential to really
succeed.

“Some there be that can pack the cards and yet can not play well;
so there are some that are good in canvasses and factions,
that are otherwise weak men.” - Francis Bacon

See, to have the mind and determination to make better the world…
but not the ability to articulate one’s vision in a clear and convincing
fashion… is like having a car with flat tires.

And take note, diplomacy is not about being a “yes” man, but about
being empathetic yet rational and firm. This then earns you that
needed respect and cooperation.

“We must adjust to changing times and still hold on to unchanging
principles.” - Jimmy Carter

HAVE FAITH. To move forward, we have to trust our abilities…
and we have to trust God, the source of everything.

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.”
- Proverbs 16:3

In all the changes and circumstances that has been happening in
this world, things did not occur by chance… understand that luck is
what happens when preparation and opportunity meet.

To have faith, we need focus. We need determination. We need
action. We need resourcefulness and resiliency.

We can not afford to procrastinate. We can not afford to chicken out.

“Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off
your goals.” - Henry Ford

We just have to keep walking to reach our destination. And run to
get ahead of change, we have to understand that the weather may
suddenly shift and things could get delayed; but there are ways
and soon, the sun will shine. So do not stop but be strong.
Rest if you must but never give up.

“Don’t be afraid of a little opposition, remember that the ‘kite’ of
success generally rises against the wind of adversity – not with it!”
- THE LAW OF SUCCESS

Remember…
To Shape The Future… Imagine. Believe. Plan. Act. Persevere.