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When you use a drill the intent is to move forward. But look at what actually happens. The drill rotates i.e. moves sideways.

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The same thing happens when you sail a boat. You don't point the boat at where you want to go but tack sideways.

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The soccer team passes the ball sideways. So why is it that when we set goals in a business that we don't try to go sideways but straight into the obstacles?

It is easy to focus on the problem or obstacle and not see the big picture.  The sideways leader makes the obstacle an essential part of the game.