Steve Jobs was known for his reality distortion field. Yes, he got some things accomplished, but he messed up–and messed up some others–big time along the way. And for me, how one gets to the accomplishment is just as important as the accomplishment as itself. What would it profit someone if he or she should gain the whole world and lose the soul in the process (Mark 8:36)?
There was much good to be found in Job’s leadership style. However, there is a difference between having a vision and creating fantasy-land.
The wise steward takes calculated risks here but is not willing to take that one there.
Speak the truth, cast the vision, lead others to own and accomplish that vision. But don’t attempt to paint reality to be something it is not. Be honest with reality and lead to change it.
