Focus!

Since many of us have been talking our interpretations of leadership and the intrinsic qualities that leaders have, I though I might expound upon one that hasn't been mentioned. Its called focus. As a noun, a focus means "the point where rays of light, heat, etc. or waves of sound come together, or from which they spread or seem to spread" or "the starting point of an earthquake," as per the dictionary. But as a verb, which makes more sense here, it signifies "to direct one's thoughts or efforts; to concentrate." All leaders need to have the proper focus in order to concentrate on the specific goals of a group, be it a team, company, or student organization. While this attribute often goes unnoticed, it's something that aspiring leader must carry with him/her through all their endeavors: an undying tenacity to do what needs to be done, in the proper manner, time, and place.

Just to give an example, I lacked the proper focus needed to make this posting sooner (sorry Travis), because I was entirely preoccupied all of last week with watching this music video.

Taylor Swift and Beyonce: WATCH OUT.