The Benefits of Open Dialogue about Leadership

Organisations benefit from the opportunity to invite open conversation about leadership, across all levels. If you are not already having such conversations, then perhaps you might start by asking questions like these:

• What does your company value most about its leadership?

• What improvements would you like to see?

• What is your company’s philosophy about leadership?

• What would outstanding leadership enable your company to do better?

• What leadership skills are critical for success?

• What is the impact of your company’s leadership on your employees? Your organisation? Your market? The community?

As you address these kinds of questions, make a commitment to raise the bar on the level of leadership that exists in your organisation. Build your leadership pool, but don’t let potential leaders sit too long. They’re anxious to lead.