Wednesday's Wisdom

Tavia Robinson
6 days ago
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Wednesday’s Wisdom | Leadership in Focus

“All great leaders have uncommon vision.” — John C. Maxwell

In today’s complex, politically charged, and often unpredictable environment, leadership requires far more than position or authority—it demands clarity of vision, emotional intelligence, and courageous accountability.

One of the most misunderstood distinctions in leadership is the difference between responsibility and accountability.

Responsibility can be shared, delegated, and distributed across a team.
Accountability, however, cannot. The buck ultimately stops with the leader.

From a coaching perspective, effective leadership begins with intentional awareness—the ability to pause, assess, and lead from purpose rather than pressure.

A leader must be willing to:

• See farther than others (strategic foresight)

• See more than others see (systems thinking)

• See before others see it (anticipatory leadership)

That level of vision requires presence, courage, and a willingness to stand firm—especially when leadership decisions are necessary but not popular.

As I was reminded this past Sunday:

“Sometimes the power you’ve been granted is not popular with people.”

And that’s where leadership maturity shows up.

Coaching Reflection Questions for Leaders & Teams:

What do you see happening in your organization, community, or culture right now—beneath the surface?
Where might clarity be required instead of consensus?
What conversation are you avoiding that leadership is inviting you to have?
How are you modeling accountability—not just assigning responsibility?
Who are you intentionally surrounding yourself with, and how are they stretching your leadership capacity?