Think (LEAD) Like a Farmer
I ran across the idea of Leading Like a Farmer from a post on X (Twitter). Why lead like a farmer? In the book, The Leader Who Had No Title, Robin Sharma writes: "A leader should be like a farmer because he has patience and trusts the process. He just has the faith and deep understanding that through his daily efforts, the harvest will come. And then one day, almost out of nowhere, it does." The post, titled Think Like A Farmer, listed 7 things a farmer does to help their crops grow: 1 - Don't shout at the crops. 2 - Don't blame the crops for not growing fast enough. 3 - Don't uproot crops before they've had the chance to grow. 4 - Choose the best soil and environment for the crops. 5 - Irrigate and fertilize your crops. 6 - Remove the weeds. 7 - Remember you will have good seasons and bad seasons - you can't control the weather - only best prepare for it. After reading this, I thought about the kids I coach, my own kids, the teams I lead, and how I lead...