Sfumato

Literally means "Going up in smoke". A willingness to embrace ambiguity, paradox, and uncertainty. Sounds like another day at the office in these economic times we live in.
"Smufato" is one of seven Da Vincian Principles outlined in Michael Gelb's fabulous book "How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci". I have no trouble thinking like Leonardo - it's the acting-out part where I stumble. I believe it is more important to work, to act, to take action - than all the thinking in the world. What is that expression about how easy it is to come up with a good idea...but all the more difficult to launch one. IF you are someone comfortable with "sfumato" - this is a great start toward achieving great success in this uncertain, modern world. But move forward with confidence. Look to act. That is a Leader's genius - the ability to move forward, to encourage others to follow and lead alongside of him or her. I encourage you all to "move to grow" something. Move to grow anything: Leadership, revenues, knowledge, experience, sustainability, capability, profit, wisdom, vegetables - move to grow something - and inspire others to do the same. Embrace "smufato" and move to grow.