It's amazing how many companies lack leadership, it is prevalent all over the world. Leadership could simply mean making a decision to empower people. Leadership could be a simple matter of communicating strategy. However, when decisions are not made nor a vision provided then people become disillusioned. One of the symptoms is the start of the infamous rumour mills, gossips fly like arrows, mid-level managers take initiatives themselves to do something, communicate anything. This creates confusion , empire building, job protectionism and eventually the good apples leave.

When you see this happening first hand it makes you cringe. Does lack of leadership mean someone is unable to make a decision or are they fearful of their decision?

Fear is an unfounded emotion, and a common acronym for it is False Expectations Appearing Real.

A true leader would make a decision, announce a way forward and live with the consequences. A true leader would allay the fears of his people, guiding them through the bad time and bring them out the other end. A true leader would believe in management by walking the floors, talking to the people, encouraging debate, creativity and action. A true leader would encourage further development of his people through training and continuous learning.

These are some actions a leader would consider and apply, however it is sad when people cry out for leadership but do not get it. What does this cost in wasted resources and potential lost revenues.

Leadership can make or break a business, so if you are a leader what are you going to do different today to make a difference in your organisation?

Shah Alam