Leadership Lens: Fuelling Bold Pursuits

Leadership Develops Daily, Not in A Day. – John C. Maxwell

Leadership is a lens. The way you see your organisation, your team, and yourself shapes the decisions you make, the risks you take, and the results you deliver. Fuelling bold pursuits begins with clarity of vision and intentionality of action. Bold pursuits are not just ambitious goals; they are initiatives that stretch your team, test your assumptions, and demand courage and the decisions that define your organisation’s trajectory. As Stephen R. Covey reminds us, ‘‘To achieve goals you’ve never achieved before, you need to start doing things you’ve never done before.’’ A principle that underscores why leaders must continuously explore new approaches and challenge the status quo.

At the heart of every bold pursuit are leadership practices that shape how leaders see, decide, and act. Among the most critical are Focus and Evolve, the disciplines that enable leaders to move decisively while adapting to the demands of an increasingly complex environment.

Focus: Directing Leadership Energy Where It Matters Most

Focus is the discipline of prioritising what truly drives impact; sometimes, leaders believe that activity equals progress, but in reality, the diffusion of effort leads to stagnation and frustration. Robin Sharma stated that ‘‘Clarity precedes mastery. When you know what matters most, focus becomes unstoppable.’’ Focus provides clarity for both leaders and teams. When priorities are clear, decision-making accelerates, teams are aligned, and bold initiatives gain momentum. Without focus, energy is wasted, and even the most visionary pursuits falter.

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Evolve: Adapting Leadership to the Reality of Change

Focus alone is not enough. The most effective leaders evolve continuously. As Marshall Goldsmith said ‘‘What got you here won’t get you there.’’ Evolution is the ability to recognise that yesterday’s strategies, behaviours, or mindsets may not produce success today. It is about embracing change proactively rather than reacting defensively.

A real-world example comes from Dr Osei Kwame Despite, whose leadership journey reflects the power of evolution. As Ghana’s media and business landscape changed, he expanded beyond traditional retail into media, music, and real estate, adapting his leadership approach and building institutions that remain relevant and influential today. The results were transformative, proving that evolution amplifies the impact of focus.

Bold pursuits are dynamic; they require leaders to adapt as markets, teams, and environments change. Leaders who fail to evolve risk stagnation, inefficiency, and missed opportunities.

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Integrating the Concepts

As Tony Robbins said ‘‘Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach’’. Focus gives leaders clarity of direction, while evolution ensures they remain adaptable and relevant. When combined, these practices create a powerful lens through which bold pursuits are not only imagined but executed successfully.

Now, ask yourself: What leadership behaviour, habit, or process do you need to evolve to sustain momentum and impact? By cultivating both focus and evolution, leaders set the foundation for meaningful achievement and position themselves and their teams to pursue bold initiatives with confidence, clarity, and resilience.

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References:

John C. Maxwell, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

Marshall Goldsmith, How Successful People Become Even More Successful

Stephen R. Covey, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Robin Sharma, The Leader Who Had No Title

Tony Robbins, Awaken the Giant Within.