Ironically, I never learned to play chess, but I’ve always had the ability to see several steps ahead. It’s a great quality for a leader, but not always ideal for employees, especially if their vision doesn’t align with what’s being communicated. Still, it’s a skill and a gift. Pivoting is the norm and you have to get comfortable with it, constantly adapting and changing your strategy as things progress.
Ironically, I never learned to play chess, but I’ve always had the ability to see several steps ahead. It’s a great quality for a leader, but not always ideal for employees, especially if their vision doesn’t align with what’s being communicated. Still, it’s a skill and a gift. Pivoting is the norm and you have to get comfortable with it, constantly adapting and changing your strategy as things progress.
Insightful article. I used to play chess, just as a hobby. As leaders, we can learn a lot from chess!