INTEGRITY DISRUPTED
How do we get leaders who preach to practice? I often wonder why do some leaders simply do not have the integrity to condemn what is wrong? It is tragic that political leadership cannot tolerate an honest appreciation of an opposition leader! Isn't this the same in corporate too? The best of bureaucrats has humility & integrity. I have a simple thumb rule to check decision maker's integrity. Place him/her on the spot and ask them to decide. You will know the truth. Every staff role is power without accountability for business performance unless we get it right, with direct & joint accountability.
Accountability is unidimensional. Simply stops with you. Professionals who have an accomplished commercial career, with right values bridge politics & economics seamlessly to our benefit.
Responsiveness is about willingness - Ability just checks in. And a comprehensive understanding of job role, skills and competencies makes it worthwhile. Its time & speed that differentiates ability and willingness. Many are able and willing - but when they are not on time it is a futile encounter. Just experience the grace with which some leaders in Governance get back so promptly when asked for help. Truly differentiators. Leaders should not flatter themselves based on overt popularity. They should check on what people speak of them in subtle corners.
Competence - Character is the courage to be the "Fall Guy" for the mistakes made by your people when you have empowered them. Let us look the presence of Leadership freaks in business organizations. Lying is a fearful posturing for personal gain & advantage." Some organizational leaders are afflicted by this disease. Don't forget the leader's prerogative. To give and take. Take judiciously and give generously. And don't harm. Whatever the provocation. You can't be wrong unless you are wrong or been wronged.