Ever heard the old aphorism “If you’re not the lead dog, the view never changes”? We usually hear this when being coached or encouraged to be leaders….but if true you must wonder how the followers must feel.
Vistage Speaker Don Schmincke challenges this advice both in terms of how sled dogs, both the lead and followers, actually perform. An avid participant in sled dog racing himself, he shares what he’s learned about the role of the dogs behind the lead. “Contrary to what the “experts” have been telling us, they do everything but look at the lead dog’s ass! “
Check out his short and entertaining blog post MANAGEMENT MYTH BUSTED #2: Be the Lead Dog.
