The ongoing economic crisis that began in 2008 when toxic mortgages began reeking havoc on our financial system was caused by corrupt, inept and incompetent leadership.  Consumed by greed the so called guardians our economy knowingly drove the U.S. off a cliff.  Unfortunately the power and prestige that accompany leadership titles are the envy of man, even when these titles are doled out by entrenched power brokers through a system of cronyism and favor rather than being earned.

The the title of leader is trumped when compared to the impact of someone actually leading. Leading is not a noun, it is a verb–it means action!  Leading requires measure that convey and support a vision of transformation; a vision that is powerful enough to inspire others to join the call to action.  Leading creates an on going movement that picks up velocity over time and continues until the transformation is complete.

Success in 2012 is not about ‘the leader’, it is about the act of leading.

Happy New Year.
Dirk Gorman
Capable Leadership LLC,