Your Style Must Move With the Task
Adjust leadership behavior as task readiness changes rather than relying on one preferred style.
The reframe: your style is a tool, not a signature. Leaders often overuse the style that made them successful. Directive leaders keep directing long after people are ready. Empowering leaders stay hands-off when the work needs structure. Situational Leadership asks for behavioral flexibility: diagnose, adapt, communicate, and advance. Diagnose the task, not the mood Missed deadlines, confused standards, and rework usually signal low task readiness. Frustration, avoidance, and over-escalation may signal low willingness or confidence. Each calls for a different mix of task and relationship behavior. Adapt visibly and temporarily A style shift should not feel random. Explain what you…
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