An idealistic vision can lift people up and engage them, but it also needs to be approached in a way that acknowledges the reality of the challenge. Great leaders are able to work both agendas simultaneously in a compelling way.
From the Harvard Business Review post The Power of Idealistic-Realism: How Great Leaders Inspire and Transform
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