7 Secrets of Great Leaders: Use What They Know to Get to the Top

secret 5

Great leaders know how to stay on the front foot

‘Who’s driving the bus?’

Richard Bandler¹

Imagine you’re watching the final of a Grand Slam tennis tournament. The world number one, let’s call him Novak, has powered his way to the final, winning every match easily. He looks confident, fit, in charge. His opponent, the world number six, let’s call him Andy, had a scare in one of the early rounds, nearly going out to a much lower ranked opponent. He has struggled all the way through the tournament, with two matches going to a hard-fought fifth set. He’s a bit tired, to be honest. He knows Novak’s game well, but has he got the strength ...