Leadership is about doing not about “saying.” No matter what you believe your capacity for leadership is the reality lies within the feedback you get from your team.
As the old saying goes, it’s not what you say, it’s what you do. At ViRTUS we call this the Video Test: people turn down the volume on what you’re saying and simply watch your actions. If your behaviours don’t match what you espouse you’ll be seen as inconsistent and in leadership inconsistency leads to a breakdown in trust. Trust is the very foundation of any successful relationship.
If you realize that some of your actions aren’t fitting what you know and say about your leadership style you might be wondering what to do next. If so, watch this quick video for the easiest way I know how to start back on the right path.