[...] Leadership has always involved helping others see the big picture and leading through change. Most leaders don&#039;t effectively do either. They talk about it and explain it, but to change someones behavior usually involves changing their situation. When you try to change things, you are tinkering with behaviors that have become automatic. In order to change behaviors, you have to figure out which behavior to change. Chip and Dan Heath&#039;s book Switch paints a vivid picture and gives many examples of how this is done. Everyone has a Rider and an Elephant. The Rider is rational, thinks, and plans long term. However, the Rider can also over analyze and over think situations. The Elephant gets things done and has energy. However, the Elephant is lazy, skittish, and looks for a quick payoff (Eating Ice Cream) instead of long term pay offs (Being Thin). There are 3 parts to help make the Switch: More...&nbsp; [...]