Five Contrasts - Which Ones Best Describe You as a Leader?

1. Careful is cerebral; Fearful is emotional.
2. Careful is fueled by information; Fearful is fueled by imagination.
3. Careful calculates risk; Fearful avoids risk.
4. Careful wants to achieve success; Fearful wants to avoid failure.
5. Careful is concerned about progress; Fearful is concerned about protection.

The leader who refuses to move until the fear is gone will never move. Consequently, he will never lead. There is always uncertainty associated with the future.

Uncertainty presupposes risk. Leadership is about moving boldly into the future in spite of uncertainty and risk.

- Andy Stanley