When a passionate vision is combined

with a proactive daily attempt to succeed, the vision will manifest itself into

reality. To make these visions a reality, great leaders have a variety of people

around them with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you get a chance to "coach on

the other side," take it because much can be learned just by observing other

aspects or perspectives of what you do on a daily basis. For example, if you are

a writer, read a book; if you are a boss, be the employee.

Before you can win, you need to

learn how not to lose and seeing things from all angles gives you this ability.

If you fail, don't dwell on it, channel the energy and refocus on the vision or

goal and how to accomplish it. Worrying about what failure will bring only saps

you of the energy you need to get better today.

This book excerpt is from

Perseverance: Life Lesson on Leadership and Teamwork which can be href="http://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Life-Lessons-Leadership-Teamwork/dp/0978780930/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1274641589&sr=1-1">purchased

at Amazon.

Proceeds proudly benefit the Marc

& Cindy Trestman Foundation for Alzheimer's research.