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Passivity Is The Root Of Leadership Failure
Passivity creates a toxic dump filled with the status quo, believing nothing can or will change.
It first starts with the leaders who accept their current leadership ability as unchangeable.
They use the excuse “I’m too busy,” never allocating time to become a better leader. Leadership is an ongoing skill to learn, practice, and execute.
Leaders who don’t work to improve themselves will not be able to improve their teams.
Passive leaders don’t realize that the biggest leverage is working with and through people. Leaders must,
- Coach and grow future leaders.
- Put the right people in the right seats.
- Build a team that embodies the culture of the organization.
- Kill all bureaucracy.
- Be focused on the companies BIG objective.
When passivity infects the leadership team, they struggle to make tough decisions. Decisions that free the company, teams, and individuals to thrive.
Leadership must hold their teams accountable.
First accountable to the company culture, which is always non-negotiable. Leaders must…