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Applies Standards Inconsistently and Creates Confusion
Standards are defined, but not followed consistently. Exceptions are made for certain people, certain teams, or certain situations without clear rationale. What is required one day is optional the next.…
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Takes Credit for Success and Deflects Responsibility for Failure
Success is presented as leadership. Failure is attributed to the team. When outcomes are positive, the leader positions themselves at…
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Fails to Define Who Is Accountable
Work moves forward without clear ownership. Multiple people are involved, but no one is clearly responsible for the outcome. When…
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Avoids Making Tradeoffs and Calls Everything a Priority
Everything is labeled important. Every initiative is described as critical. New work is added without removing existing commitments. The result…
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Avoids Enforcing Standards to Stay Liked
Standards are clearly defined, but not enforced. Missed expectations are overlooked, poor performance goes unaddressed, and behavior that should be…
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Confuses Activity With Progress
A busy organization can appear productive. Meetings fill the calendar, updates circulate constantly, and people work long hours. Some leaders…
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Ignores Early Warning Signs
Most organizational failures begin with signals that something is wrong. Metrics decline, deadlines slip, or people quietly express concern. Some…
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Rewards Heroics Instead of Prevention
Some organizations celebrate the people who rescue failing projects or resolve late night crises. These moments appear impressive, and leaders…
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Delegates Responsibility Without Authority
Delegation is meant to empower people to act. Some leaders delegate tasks but keep control of the decisions required to…
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Avoids Difficult Conversations Until Problems Escalate
Problems rarely begin as crises. They start as small issues that could be resolved through direct conversation. Some leaders avoid…