The leader needs to be focused therefore on how to be, as Frances Hesselbein points out, how to develop quality, character, mind-set values, principles, and courage.
The "how to be" leader knows that people are the organization's greatest asset and in word, behaviour, and relationships they demonstrate this powerful philosophy.
The "how to be" leader builds dispersed and diverse leadership - distributing leadership to the outermost edges of the circle to unleash the power of shared responsibility.
The "how to be" leader holds forth the vision of the organization's future in compelling ways that ignite the spark needed to build the inclusive enterprise.
The "how to be" leader knows that listening to the customer and learning what they value - "digging in the field" - will be a critical component, even more so in the future than today.
Everyone will be watching to see if the business practices of the organization are consistent with the principles espoused by the leader.
Key is the way they embrace the totality of leadership, not just including "my organization" but reaching beyond the walls as well.
The wise leader embraces all those concerned in a circle that surrounds the corporation, the organization , the people, the leadership, and the community.
Check out Frances' complete thoughts here - make sure you read the concluding paragraph - its worth it all.
http://books.google.ca/books?id=iWrEIJMUEtkC&pg=PA11&lpg=PA11&dq=frances+hesselbein+great+observers+are+not+forecasting+good&source=bl&ots=cH_iRW_Yv0&sig=rR6Da6fatuERXhxLJx4pWg-kdtI&hl=en&ei=56LLTor4A4b00gG75-j4Dw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=fal
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