Gen George S. Patton Jr. said,
"Go forward, those who lie in foxholes lie there waiting to die."

A Leadership Analogy

It is human nature to stay in our foxholes or comfort zone of relative security. Great leaders accept risk, get out of thier foxhole, and influence others to do so as well. It is tough to get out of your foxhole; because as soon as you begin to stick your head out, someone will fire a warning shot to persuade you to stay in your place. Great risk exists outside of your foxhole, so it is always best to employ sound risk management strategies; so you can minimize the size of artillery shot at you and ensure that your cause is worth getting shot at. In the end if you want to lead the way, influence others, or make a difference you must climb out of your foxhole and act on your environment. The only alternative is to stay in your foxhole and be victimized by your environment, never knowing the depth of the peace that lies behind shallow wars.  I challenge you to take the lead and make no plans for a defensive posture. Leadership never stops, go forward.