Finally, to lead this way today, start small and connect. Articulate a few nonnegotiable principles, then model them daily. Create rituals that favor progress—weekly check-ins, visible dashboards—and protect psychological safety so many small lights can shine (Amy Edmondson, Administrative Science Quarterly, 1999). Map your network and invite diverse, low-threshold contributions. As Nelson Mandela wrote, 'Lead from the back—and let others believe they are in front' (Long Walk to Freedom, 1994). In time, the constellation will emerge. [...]
