The article explores how effective leadership shines during unstable times, emphasizing the importance of team resilience over perfection. Key factors include fostering psychological safety, allowing team members to voice concerns freely, and hiring for adaptability. Leaders should model vulnerability by admitting their uncertainties and encouraging open dialogue. The author suggests moving beyond traditional interview questions to assess candidates based on their response to failure, solidifying adaptability as a core attribute for team members.
In moments of uncertainty, your team doesn't need perfection. They need resilience. Not just the grit to push through, but the agility to adapt, the clarity to stay grounded and the trust to speak up when it matters most.
If your team is afraid to speak up, they won't problem-solve - they'll self-protect. And in moments of uncertainty, that silence is dangerous. One overlooked concern, one unasked question, and the whole plan can fall apart.
Resilient teams are made up of people who know how to pivot, not just power through. That's why adaptability needs to be a hiring and promotion filter, not just a 'nice to have'.
I've stopped asking interview questions like, 'Tell me about your biggest success.' Instead, I ask: 'What's a time when everything went wrong, and how did you respond?'.
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