As a leader, do you assume that you have time? For example, are you assuming that your company will be around tomorrow? How about your industry? I don’t want to scare you, but let’s face it there are no guarantees.
Carpe Diem Leadership is when you understand (really understand) that life is brief, and therefore not to be squandered. It also creates a sense of urgency toward what’s in front of you. This type of leadership embraces vision as well. As odd as that may seem, an oppotimistic view of the future is a statement of gratitude toward the time given.
There is a shortage of leaders practicing the art of "carpe diem." Most of us think we’ll live forever, and thereby put off the most important things. Its really quite an arrogant attitude.
Sieze the day!