Leaders are always going forward making progress in some fashion. Sometimes in tiny steps, but often in quantum leaps.
A leader's group is the first to adopt new ideas, first to try new technologies, and first in efficiency and productivity. They pay attention to percentage points of increase and decrease. They pay attention to the score.
True leaders make things happen.
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
Arthur Godfrey