Back to the Basics Leadership

"Back to the Basics Leadership"

Despite its illustrious sound........it's not always a good thing.

To be honest, when I hear someone refer to themselves as a "Back to the Basics Leader" ?—?my spider sense starts to tingle.

In many cases, this is a misguided call back to a simpler time when the accessibility of information was limited and conformity was championed.

Unfortunately, the infatuation with "Back to the Basics Leadership" is often an ill-advised attempt to disguise the implementation of a draconian approach?—?and a reversion to "Leading with an Iron Fist".

In my opinion:

"Too many leaders invest their time and energy into romancing the past and demonizing the future."

Leadership is dynamic and ever-changing, and it requires leaders to possess the mental agility and social skills necessary to adapt to the variables of tomorrow.

For example, a couple of decades ago?—?the "Basics of Leadership" did not place a heavy emphasis on "Diversity, Empathy, and Self Care".

These "People-Oriented" initiatives are now a staple of the 21st-century leadership environment.

And YES, some "Basics of Leadership" remain constant over the decades, such as "Accountability, Trust, and Effective Communication"........

But, as we continue to grow and develop, we must constantly fight back against complacency and stagnation — and allow our leadership principles and practices to mature.

The social progress and technological advancements of the 21st-century leadership environment are real.

Leaders should strive to be lifelong learners?—?with the goal of transforming newly acquired knowledge and information into real-world applications.