Company Of One With Dale Callahan

Leadership void is much more common than we want to admit. In fact, I think it is the norm.  Some voids are caused by poor leaders who provide little vision or direction.  Others are caused by transitions in roles (esp for your leaders) and the inability for overall leadership to define issues and set a strategy.  Either way - as John Maxwell puts it - "Everything rises and falls on leadership."  Unfortunately - even if you are a leader - you are often impacted by the leadership above you. You get stuck waiting for their direction - and in the meantime, you fail to provide direction to those who report to you. You, therefore, become a bad leader. (I have been here many times myself)  So no matter your role or the reason - leadership void is the norm - not the exception. Here are some things to do. How to Lead at Work When There is a Leadership Void (Podcast Outline) The Bold Approach Engage the leader. Ask them what is going on. Politely let them know you see a void, and things are not working.