Hi Mary,

I SO enjoyed your post! As a long-time singer, I once gave both Ballroom and Modern the old college try, hoping Broadway could be in my future (It was NOT - "two left feet" - still sing though)

The metaphor between ballroom dance and business leadership is sublime! Both dancers are equally important, but their roles differ dramatically. They each must, pardon the expression, "fall in step" for the partnership to soar.  I sometimes wonder if it isn't MORE difficult to be the follower! My favorite quote on the matter comes from Faith Whittlesey, who said:

"Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but backwards and in high heels."

Today, I'll take your advice and make it as easy as possible to be "followable!" I'm going to do that by peppering my speech with hope, and by choosing my words ... gingerly.