When we connect with vision, it creates an empowering momentum inside us, fuelled by hope in the possibility that things can change. Michael Rowell

A defining factor in the quality of our leadership is our vision. If we do not have vision, we cannot lead. Michael Rowell

Most of us will likely find our leadership roles in the area of followership, because our starting point to enter our purpose is often through supporting someone else’s. Michael Rowell

As leaders with a conviction of purpose, we carry a burden of personal responsibility for our cause. We are not prepared to say, ‘It’s someone else’s job’. Instead, we proactively volunteer to be part of the solution, before being asked. Michael Rowell

When we reach this level of conviction, the concept of other opportunities holds no attraction to us. The only opportunity of interest is to fulfil our mission. Michael Rowell

The status quo is under no threat from well-groomed position-based leaders with superficial convictions. Michael Rowell

When we transition to becoming leaders of purpose, however, we are not led by external rewards, no matter what the offer. We have reoriented our priorities to measure our success by how we are fulfilling our purpose, not external trappings and quantity of possessions. Michael Rowell

The other end of the spectrum to leadership that operates by a deep conviction of purpose is leadership based on convenience.

When the rubber hits the road, it’s the invisible, inner belief we hold that manifests into the visible actions we take. Michael Rowell

Conviction: The quality of showing that one is firmly convinced of what one believes or says
Purpose: The reason for which something is done or created, or for which something exists.
Michael Rowell