Colin Powell & Zainab Salbi

One of the key qualities of a leader is purpose. Without purpose there will be a blurry vision and can lead to ultimate failure. A clear vision provides with the blueprint to guide others and is a tool that encourage teamwork. There is nothing more frustrating than volunteering or helping someone and when you show up no one has a clear direction. A lot can be accomplished when the tools are in place to hit the ground running from the start.

 A leader can not have purpose without commitment. Without commitment how can a leader expect followers to step alongside and link arms? One must cast aside any insecurities that create doubt and take charge. The worst that can happen is failure but an optimistic point of view will learn from that failure. 
     As a leader one must be willing to change and to take risks. Zainab share the story about the woman that finally one day had enough and was willing to risk the cost of change. It was time to change the outcome of how she allow her husband to treat her. As a leader she initiated the change which set in motion change for the rest of her life and for future generations. One must be willing to embrace the change and be committed and prepared for the outcome!