How many times have leaders made bad things happen because they didn't know the truth of what their followers think?  All the time.

Not Knowing The Truth Is Dangerous.

These types of bad decisions and bad leadership happen all the time.  Some are nearly insignificant...

Hey do you want to go out to dinner?  Answer: Ok, (While thinking, 'No let's stay in').

Let's stay home and watch TV. Answer: Ok, (While thinking, 'I would rather go for a walk.')

But many are really bad leadership decisions and highly significant... 

Do you think we should pull these posts off of our platform we don't agree with?  Should we block the results of these searches?  Answer:  Sure, boss. (While thinking, 'No this is a bad idea. It's censorship. That's not what the 1st amendment is about...)

Should we force people to stay in their houses for another month? Answer: Sure, boss. (While thinking, 'No, this is a bad idea and has no scientific basis.  This is bordering on dictatorship. This will kill the economy and hurt more people than it helps.')

Should we invade Poland? Answer: Sure, Mein Fuhrer (While thinking, 'No you power-hungry idiot, you are going to get a lot of people killed.')

What's Happening Today?

There are many, many bad actions being put into place today by "leaders" because their followers are too...

In life you play many roles. And on a daily basis, you play them in concert with other people - who just happen to be playing their roles also.

Kind of sounds like a symphony.  A symphony of life.  It's the symphony that you play which influences the outcome of your efforts.

Just like in a real symphony, it's important to coordinate your part with others.  You can't be playing Mahler, while someone else is playing Bach.  In a small band, it's unlikely that Baroque will mix with Rock & Roll.

You have to make choices ... in the band you play, as well as life.  You have some choices, but they are often limited by what the needs are of the band that you are joining.

What band are you going to play with?

What instrument are you going to play?

Who will be the conductor?

Who will be the players?

Who will be the composer?

If you want to make the future optimal for yourself and make it one that takes you toward your goals and objectives... isn't it time for you to ...

Pick the players in your band?

Conduct those players in your band?

And most importantly ... compose what your band will be playing?