My Way or the Highway

There are many leaders who genuinely believe there is only one way to do things in the workplace. When anyone offers a suggestion or alternative they become offended, territorial or more domineering. The difficulty with this leadership style is that it closes the door to new ideas or outside participation. It gives you exactly one way to do things.

The question to be answered is what happens when that one strategy doesn't work any longer? Often the autocratic leader has no other options and won't listen to others to find alternatives. The key to inspiring leadership is to have the courage of your convictions and add the additional resources that come from the outside. It means being open to ideas and input and adding them to your toolbox.

Take care,

Guy
Leadership Training