Once people perceive that change is going to happen, the game often shifts from outright opposition to a competition to influence what sort of change will occur.

Mission is about what will be achieved, vision is about why people should feel motivated to perform at a high level, and strategy is about how resources should be allocated and decisions made to accomplish the mission.

Match Strategy to Situation.

Leadership ultimately is about influence and leverage. You are, after all, only one person. To be successful, you need to mobilize the energy of many others in your organization.

To be successful, you need to mobilize the energy of many others in your organization. If you do the right things, then your vision, your expertise, and your drive can propel you forward and serve as seed crystals.

Begin with no; it's easier to say yes later. It's difficult (and damaging to your reputation) to say yes and then change your mind.

It is a sure sign of success when people begin to echo your themes without knowing they're doing so.

Decision making becomes more political - less about authority and more about influence. That isn't good or bad; it's simply inevitable.