You do not lead by hitting people over the head - that's assault, not leadership.
Leadership can be thought of as a capacity to define oneself to others in a way that clarifies and expands a vision of the future.
What you always do before you make a decision is consult. The best public policy is made when you are listening to people who are going to be impacted. Then, once policy is determined, you call on them to help you sell it.
In times of change, learners inherit the Earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.
