How do you lead when the rules change?
Everyone wants to perform up to expectations. That’s why it’s so important to know the rules. Leaders must, therefore, be very clear to explain the expectations they have for their team.
Some might say that the rules they will be judged against should be detailed, exact, straightforward, and never ever change during the middle of the game. If you have been in business for any number of years, you might want to respond with, “Can I have that?”
We can’t always control the rules that govern our businesses, or our day to day lives in some cases. Anyone who just lived through – or is living through – the impacts of the Great Recession knows that the rules can change quickly when outside forces move.
