Many individuals and organizations struggle to achieve long-term success because they operate with a mindset that the environment dictates everything that happens to them. When confronted with a problem, they blame external factors like the economy, leadership, or company policies for their chall..
In our experience teaching and practicing leadership, one of the hallmarks of effective leadership is the commitment that team members show when the "leader" is not there.
At the beginning of every year, serious-minded and forward-thinking individuals, teams and organizations set goals for themselves. I believe you are right now in that process or possibly even completed it.