When I got to the front I turned and thanked the bus driver for doing such a good job under such extreme circumstances. I was still thinking I knew better as I sprawled face first on the sidewalk. I had missed both the hand rail and the first step. Listen to the people around you. They can keep you from falling flat on your face.
Leadership is too big a job to do alone.
Leadership requires paying attention to those who can and want to help. Although most of us do not fall flat on our face quite so literally, we have plenty of other opportunities. We need all the help we can get. I went in to visit the school. I started at breakfast.