A True Story By DC MORBY

The Machete

What does leadership really look like?

Most people see the finished product. They see the successful company, the organized team, the smooth process, or the person standing at the front. What they don't see are the countless hours spent solving problems, making difficult decisions, and clearing obstacles before anyone else even knew they existed.

In this true story from my career, I explain why I once described myself as "the guy with the machete." While everyone else simply followed the path, someone first had to cut it through the jungle.

That's leadership.

Real leaders don't wait for perfect conditions. They step into uncertainty. They make the hard decisions. They absorb the pressure. They create opportunities that others will someday take for granted.

If you've ever wondered why leadership can feel lonely at times, or why your greatest work often goes unnoticed, this story is for you.

The jungle isn't going away.

But someone has to cut the path.

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