Leading by Avoidance

Have you ever worked for a leader who just avoided you? Has this same leader then used the at-will clause or position elimination to finally have a conversation with you? I can honestly say that I have not...however, I have worked with these people as my peers. I have watched as they blamed their inefficiency on the many people they let go..the interesting thing is that these same people were still inefficient after the others were gone...but the blame game got them moved to another area or role so that they can start the process all over.

This style is called leadership through avoidance. While some say this is just how they are, think about the humanity behind it. Avoid your partner and employees and maybe they will just go away...That really isn't leadership...it is self-preservation...

A unique idea here would be that if you do not work well with others or have difficulty even having a conversation, let alone have a difficult conversation, you should either work on improving your skills or stop being a leader. There really are individual contribitor roles that meet your needs...please look for them...

This became more of a rant than a direction and insight, but right-fit roles are important in keeping everyone sane and your business thriving...

Good luck and lead well..