7PREEMPT YOUR ENEMIES

When pursuing change, leaders must often chart a course through turbulent waters. Furthermore, they must stay the course even when the team is scared or angry. During difficult times, anticipating the ways in which those resisting change will block progress and actively undermine their efforts is important. When the Senate suspended Caesar from office in 63 BC, he was able to undermine his enemies by acting in a way they did not expect. He preempted the Senate’s attempt at marginalization and in doing so moved one step closer to implementing his reform agenda.

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