Leadership is not about being perfect. Leadership is about continuous quality improvement. Creating a vision is important, but not enough. Leadership is about creating results, but not at any cost. Results must be reached with respect, care, and integrity.
Credibility is our major asset.
In times of change, we need to grieve the loss of what we are leaving. We also need to deal with the anxiety provoked by transition and the uncertainty of the future. How change is implemented is as important as creating results. Leadership is about reducing fear and increasing hope. We need leadership to address mental illness and to meet the mental health needs of Canadians.