Paternalism? Dead.
Command and control? Dead.
Do as I say, not as I do? Dead.
Or are they?
Leadership today is not what it used to be. Expectations have moved on.
▫️These days people want their work to give them joy, fulfillment, meaning, purpose, growth, prospects.
▫️They want to feel included, respected, challenged, empowered, trusted, valued.
▫️They want to share ideas, challenge assumptions, debate, collaborate.
▫️They want reasonable flexibility in terms of where and when they work.
And yet, all too often, old styles of leadership persist, despite the fact that today they’re seen as toxic and stifling.
We know this because survey after survey after survey tells us that people are predominantly leaving companies because of toxic bosses and/or toxic environments for something better.
I know I have. More than once.
Can you afford to lead as you’ve always led and risk losing your best talent, and possibly even damaging your company’s reputation and competitive edge?
If you’re one of those leaders whose heart is in the right place but maybe you’re struggling to adapt to new ways of leading, feeling a bit directionless, a bit overwhelmed or confused about where and how to start, then reach out to me for a free, confidential, no obligations, and most importantly non-judgemental conversation about what your challenges are and how we can get you, and your leadership, on track and fit for today’s challenges and expectations.
