Change Agent or Nag?

Change is constant.  Ubiquitous.  Inevitable.  And, as I wrote last week, sometimes scary.  

Saw a great article this morning from HBR.  Just one concern with their list of things leaders do to help change: number 2 is Noticing Problems.  Leaders will absolutely do this, but there is a fine line to walk here.

Recognizing problems and being an agent for facilitating change is a great characteristic.  Being a nag, and crossing the line from being a positive influence who inspires and motivates to one who dogs the heels of those she leads is a formula for disaster.  The situation quickly deteriorates and becomes untenable for both the leader and those being led.