Planning is the map we draw before we set out, but the true journey often turns on the terrain we never saw. A good leader sketches the route, knows the crossroads, yet keeps the compass ready for a sudden storm. The best plans are those that let the wind steer you, and the most resilient leaders listen to that wind as much as they listen to the map. It’s a balance between knowing where you want to go and being ready to change direction when the road shifts. That’s the real art of leadership.