Hard truth: clarity feels confrontational to leaders who avoid conflict. And yes, there are leaders whose styles lend themselves to doing just that. Not everyone faces problems head on. Both are very different behaviours which have their own burdens. Today, let’s lean into the leader who avoids conflict, the one who acts like an ostrich.
Look, we’ve all been there, right? Those moments when everything feels up in the air, and you’re not quite sure which way is up. Especially lately, with things like Elon Musk’s comments about federal employees. It’s enough to make anyone feel a little shaky. And whether you’re leading a team or just trying to keep
Avoidance is expensive. It doesn’t show up as a line item, but it hits harder than most business expenses ever will. Because when leaders avoid the right conversation, teams don’t stay neutral; they start filling in the blanks. And the blanks are never filled with generosity. When the right conversation doesn’t happen, here’s what happens
Avoidance is expensive. It doesn’t show up as a line item, but it hits harder than most business expenses ever will. Because when leaders avoid the right conversation, teams don’t stay neutral; they start filling in the blanks. And the blanks are never filled with generosity. When the right conversation doesn’t happen, here’s what happens
