Leadership often looks decisive from the outside. A problem appears, the leader studies the situation, makes a confident choice, and everyone moves forward. Real leadership is rarely that simple. Leaders constantly deal with incomplete information, conflicting opinions, changing market conditions, employee concerns, new technology, and decisions where several options look reasonable. In that environment, confidence … Read more
Leadership would be much easier if one management approach worked for every person and every situation. Unfortunately, real workplaces are rarely that simple. A leadership style that works perfectly with an experienced, highly independent team may frustrate new employees who need clearer instructions. A collaborative approach can produce brilliant ideas during a creative project, but … Read more
Leadership is easy to notice when it is missing. Meetings become confusing, employees stop sharing ideas, small problems turn into bigger ones, and everyone seems busy without being completely sure where the team is going. Good leadership creates the opposite experience. People understand the goal, know what is expected from them, feel comfortable speaking up, … Read more