Chiseling The Dream Team
Criticism is like the chiseling of a stone. Every chip that the sculptor allows to land on the block of stone either destroys it, or beautifies it. A good chip makes un-life a step closer to near-life; an objective criticism adds to brilliance.
A leader provides the raw block of stone; he gives the main idea for his team members to improve on. If the chisels dare not chip, the team have failed. If the raw block is poor, it is hard to cut a fine sculpture; the leader has failed.
However, in history, there have been some instances that a master sculptor (Michelangelo) transforms a poor stone into a masterpiece. In such cases, I believe he should be the leader in the first place.
“Leadership is more art than science.”
-John C. Maxwell
Yes.
Thanks for illustrating how criticism works as a chisel. I’ve learnt something new =)
andrew-
Haha, you are welcomed. Anw, I saw you at the ctm on sunday!