In the opening to Leadership on the Line Heifetz and Linsky state, "Everyday the opportunity for leadership stands before you"... This seemingly simple statement is followed by a list of examples ranging from the dinner table to the board room. The take away of course from this is that leadership often falls to those who may not even realize they are leading...

As the Christmas season approaches and I glance back over this last year I sense the weight of a complicated year in my spirit. Not unhappy…not discouraged…just a weight. Perhaps you have had a complicated year as well and are feeling the weight of your journey in the last year?