“It is a terrible thing to look over your shoulder when you are trying to lead — and find no one there.”
— Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Simplified Meaning:
Imagine you are trying to lead a group on a hiking trip, guiding them up a mountain. You are confident and start walking ahead, thinking people are following you. But when you look back, you realize no one is there; they didn’t trust your direction or didn’t understand your plan. Leading means having the trust and support of others. If no one believes in or understands your vision, you’re not really leading – you’re just walking alone. To truly lead, you need to communicate well and earn the participation of those you are guiding. Trying to move forward without people backing you can be lonely and frustrating.
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