It is easy to get caught up in the 'process of leadership' i.e. we find ourselves on the leadership treadmill, caught in the daily grind of role expectation. At times like this it can be useful to stop and rethink:

- what exactly am I trying to achieve?

- where do I want to take this group?

- what outcome do I want from this meeting?

Although it can be tempting to paint a bulls-eye around where-ever the arrow lands, leadership is far more fulfilling when connected to a clear outcome, purpose or goal. So, don't begin until you have a clear end in mind.