intended. Without a wall, the situation inevitably would worsen; the nation would lose whatever grip on godliness it had. Visionary leaders know the status quo won’t last forever; most static organizations are actually in the first stages of decline. So leaders look ahead. They envision change. Nehemiah pictured his nation as it ought to be—strong and sure of its identity. In his mind he “saw” the protecting wall. Third, a good leader knows how to bring together the people and resources needed