Be Legendary: The Presence of Leadership: Strength and Vision

America labeled Charles Lindbergh as “Lucky Lindy,” but he knew better. We’ve read his 1927 book about his famous transatlantic trip. In it, he made clear that his success was due almost entirely to "preparation, not luck or, as I prefer to call it, circumstance. Flights are almost always routine, but every time we push back from the gate, we must be prepared for the unexpected.”Fighter pilot Lt. Heather Penney was also given a similar nickname,“Lucky Penney.” During the events of September 11, 2001 (9/11), Penney was given her orders to take down United Airlines Flight 93 that was heading toward Washington and most likely the White House. There was something larger than life at stake, and she was prepared for the unexpected and would do whatever it took.Similarly, leaders are prepared for the unexpected.About BE LEGENDARY:Your “true competition” is not always who you think it is. The enemy is often within our own operating environment. There are critical challenges or issues facing organizations today that will ultimately lead to predictable success or predictable failure, and by addressing them, we can “control our own destiny or someone else will.” (Jack Welch). The good news is that it is not complicated to achieve this level of success. We can all do it. By committing to putting the principles from this book in place in your operating environment, you can create the same environment that is discussed throughout the book. Whether you are an executive, a manager or a team leader, you can put this blueprint into play to create ultimate success.