“Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.”
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Politics is not bean bags. It's serious, tough stuff.
My own experience is use the tools that are out there. Use the digital world. But never lose sight of the need to reach out and talk to other people who don't share your view. Listen to them and see if you can find a way to compromise.
In other words, don't expect to always be great. Disappointments, failures and setbacks are a normal part of the lifecycle of a unit or a company and what the leader has to do is constantly be up and say 'we have a problem, let's go and get it'.
A dream doesn't become reality through magic it takes sweat, determination and hard work.