LEADERSHIP, GOALS, DIRECTION, COURSE, KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION
An ancient joke tells of a first mate on a sailing ship who wanted to become just like the captain, an imposing, respected patriarch of the sea. Noticing that at certain times on the bridge the captain would unlock a private drawer, glance at something inside, then relock it before giving a command, the mate became convinced that the drawer contained the secret of nautical success. One morning when the captain stepped away without locking up, the mate slipped over and peered inside. He saw a single piece of paper on which were written four words: STARBOARD – RIGHT. PORT – LEFT. From Peak Performers, by Charles Garfield, p. 263
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