Situational Leadership: How and Why Leaders Need to Flex

Flexible leadership -Think of it as the Swiss Army knife of management styles. In one corner, you have rigid leadership: it's predictable, safe, but when the unexpected hits, it falters. In the other, flexible leadership is adaptive, ever-evolving, and capable of thriving in unpredictable environments. Imagine a ship's captain: a rigid leader sticks to the map, ignoring the storm clouds. A flexible leader reads the skies, adjusts the sails, and steers clear of danger. The latter is more likely to reach the destination unscathed. In today's fast-paced world, rigid leadership might get you consistency, but flexible leadership fosters innovation and resilience. Which ship would you rather sail on? The Cleveland Clinic podcast discusses situational leadership as an adaptable and practical approach to adjust to the team's capabilities. 

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