Stuck Following a Plan? The Best Leaders Pave Their Own Path

Key Takeaways

The Lewis and Clark expedition serves as an example of embracing the unknown, where their preparedness and adaptability led to monumental discoveries beyond their initial mission.

Business leaders should approach the unknown with care and curiosity, without being constrained by rigid roadmaps that can limit innovation and response to change.

Entrepreneurial success demands a balance of deep preparation and the flexibility to pivot when unexpected opportunities or challenges arise, much like the historic expedition.

When Lewis and Clark set out from St. Louis in 1804, their main mission was to chart a water route across the continent and reach the Pacific Ocean. Beyond that, almost everything was uncertain. Existing maps of the American West were mostly blank space, filled