Today’s dot was written by Kyle Sandy from Minot State University’s leadership class
If your life were a movie, and people were watching up to this point, what would the audience be screaming at the screen, telling you to do?
We’ve all watched that movie where we get frustrated because something is so obvious – like don’t go in that room, tell her how you truly feel, or take the chance. From the outside, the right move feels clear. But when you’re the one in the scene, it suddenly feels uncertain.
Leadership works the same way. The best leaders aren’t the ones who always have perfect clarity; instead, they’re the ones who act on what they already know is right, even when it’s uncomfortable. Most of the time, we don’t lack answers; we lack the courage to follow through. We avoid the hard conversation, delay the decision, or play it safe because it feels easier in the moment.
If your “audience” is yelling something at you right now, chances are it’s not new information. It’s something you’ve been putting off. The difference between watching a great story and living one comes down to action. Leaders don’t ignore those moments; they take them head-on.
So, the real question is: are you watching the movie of your life with your audience, or are you making it?
