In our fast paced world, how often do we overlook the simplicity and necessity of this statement?

We want answers now. We want problems resolved quickly.

Leadership can fall into the same trap if we are not careful. It is easy to think the work should move along faster, goals accomplished sooner, and people respond more quickly.

Personal experience has proven that when a particular work starts quickly, it struggles and often does not last. At the same time, when thought and patience are given to the same work––strategically developing each part of the plan––success is generally forthcoming.

A good rule of thumb is to take it one step at a time.