Three boats in a row, the latter two following the wake of the first. Who has the most responsibility in this scenario? Do the second and third boats leverage some leadership to the lead boat? Do they each maintain equal accountability for their autonomy?

It is convenient to allow those we follow to set the course? We can lapse into a daze and miss key landmarks, junctions, possible threats, and options.  It does save us energy and resources to turn over leadership to those who take the point.

How might we be more intentional about when we lead and when we follow?  Who might we remain flexible to break off from the pack when it serves our best interest or the navigation requires individual decision-making?