The leader's core purpose and values remain constant and give the adventurer the courage and commitment to go forward into uncertainty, learning along the way. Vision can change as people proceed, as their horizons broaden, and as new discoveries are made. People and organizations lacking a clear and conscious core identity place themselves and their organizations at risk in today's leadership context. The essence of leadership is going first to show the way. Artist leaders proceed into uncertainty with limited information and with faith in their ability to learn and adjust as they proceed.
Effective leaders are great improvisers.
They do not require a complete picture of the situation before acting, nor do they require a detailed plan. They understand that leading in chaos is a process of adaptation to a continuously changing situation. You don't know. You cannot know. You can only proceed with faith and courage and learn as you travel.