Ability Quote by Warren G. Bennis
“The ability to plan for what has not yet happened, for a future that has only been imagined, is one of the hallmarks of leadership.”
About This Quote
Source Book: On Becoming a Leader, 1989
Leadership involves envisioning and preparing for future possibilities, a skill that distinguishes effective leaders.
In simple terms: Leaders plan for imagined futures.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate forward‑thinking habits.
Themes
leadership
vision
planning
future
Mood
inspirational
strategic
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- public policy
- personal development
Key Concepts
strategic foresight
imagination
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- What future scenario are you preparing for?
- How do you balance imagination with realism?
A Different Perspective
Future planning can be limited by uncertainty and bias.
