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2 Steps To Thriving In A Dynamic Environment

2 Steps To Thriving In A Dynamic Environment
by Catherine Iste

The adage of, "If you want something done, give it to a busy person" is taken to the next level with good leaders. Some leaders embrace this constant change, seemingly feeding off it.

Others, however, push hard with the idea that someday, at some point, if they just do a few more things, it will all settle down. As nice as that may sound, it is often an illusion.

Most leaders are in charge because they continually set higher standards and tougher goals as soon as they accomplish one.

Planning to rest at a time in the future that never comes leads to burnout. Instead, for leaders to succeed sustainably, they must find a way to thrive in dynamic environments.

Embracing Change

Being a good leader is a dynamic process. We must understand traditional methods and innovative approaches, then find a way to incorporate them successfully into whatever we are trying to accomplish. We must learn multiple leadership styles, understand our core style and find ways to apply the right mix to different situations.

In short, leading well is dynamic and requires active balance.

Amidst the pulls on our time and the drive to continue pushing forward, the best leaders find ways to reflect, course correct and iteratively improve their approach while change is occurring. Sometimes the adjustment is almost an instant reaction with its impact not fully understood until later.

Other times, it is an intentional shift, planned and thoughtfully evaluated. In any case, it happens while the leader is leading, not upon reflection on a tropical beach with no cell service.

Thus, an important first step is to recognize that both themes: leadership balance and continuous improvement, can be taxing.

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