The artist creates the vision, the big goal, the inspirational destination for the future. The leader understands that each reality is unique and that importing tools, programs, and philosophies, from other organizations or societies and imposing them upon another enterprise or society will not work. The new leader is a teacher who learns what needs to be taught. She translates the vision, values, and purpose of the organization to everyday operations. The leader listens to others and seeks to learn from people in the most humble positions.
Learners understand that there is much new knowledge, and they read, study, and learn.
If they don't have time to read, they hire someone who does to teach them what they need to know to lead sustainable organizations in our turbulent world. The love of learning has been driven from many people by our institutions, beginning with our schools. Many people don't believe in themselves as learners. The leader as teacher reignites the intense, natural desire to learn and aligns it with the direction of the enterprise. The great teachers are great learners.