For me the starting point for everything - before strategy, tactics, theories, managing, organizing, philosophy, methodology, talent, or experience - is work ethic. Without one of significant magnitude, you're dead in the water.
Flying by the seat of your pants precedes crashing by the seat of your pants.
As the leader, part of the job is to be visible and willing to communicate with everyone
If your why is strong enough you will figure out how!
We all know gifs are pronounced "jifs," right? Their creator says so, damn it!
Failure is part of success, an integral part. Everybody gets knocked down. Knowing it will happen and what you must do when it does is the first step back.