We live in a world that is constantly changing and chaotic. This is one reason why fear and a lack of initiative often plague our society. Rather than dare to take a chance, people grasp to find at least some level of stability and comfort. This need for stability and comfort can be fulfilled by a good leader. Good leaders understand they can help those they lead feel safe by being consistent and dependable in their actions and behaviors even when everything else around them is chaotic and unpredictable. These feelings of safety produced by consistency leads to higher moral and confidence.
A lack of consistency leads to feelings of uneasiness and uncertainty which leads to unnecessary stress, worry, and inefficiencies. If as leaders, we want our people to perform at their best, we must be consistent. How we think, how we make decisions, how we react day in and day out to challenges and successes will create a level of expectation among those we lead forming a healthy level of stability.
Consistent leaders open the doors to ingenuity, empowerment, and hard work. People who work with consistent leaders experience a level of freedom that others do not enjoy because expectations and standards are clearer. An inconsistent leader often unknowingly creates a restrictive environment where people are unsure about what they should or shouldn’t do. This results in low productivity, satisfaction, and results. It also leads to frustration from the both the leader and those they lead.
I’ve learned, in my experience, that consistency is one of the most powerful and effective tools for leaders. Being consistent takes effort and discipline but when we are consistent, great things follow. I’ve seen the most successful leaders, whether they realize it or not, are consistent and consistency=results. So, have the discipline to establish a level of consistency for all those you lead.
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