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December 4, 2025
"The best leaders don't know just one style of leadership - they're skilled at several, and have the flexibility to switch between styles as the circumstance dictates. " --- Bernard Baruch
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I've been wrestling with a big idea today, and it's this: the best leaders I know don't have one style they cling to; they're really good at knowing exactly when and how to pivot.
Think about it: trying to run an innovative startup team with an old-school, command-and-control style just won't fly. On the flip side, trying to handle a real crisis with a super hands-off, "do whatever you want" approach is equally ineffective, right?
The best leaders, whether you're leading a company or just your family, are those who can read the room. They know when to be coaching someone who needs to grow, and when to be visionary to excite the whole group about the future.
At times, you need to be democratic and ask for everyone's ideas. Other times, when the house is on fire, you just need to be authoritative and give a clear directive.
Here are a few examples of what I mean:
Changing the Channel: If you're sending out an important message via a long email and you realize people are skimming it or getting confused, flexibility means quickly shifting to a quick, five-minute video update or a huddle. You meet them where they actually listen.Shifting the Vibe: Okay, say you've got this super formal, data-heavy presentation totally planned out, right? But then you walk into the room, and you immediately realize the team is just flat-out stressed or totally discouraged. Being flexible means you know to ditch that rigid script immediately and start with a more human, empathetic check-in instead. You talk about the vibe and the people first, before you dive into all those metrics. That's what connects.The Power of Silence: In a disagreement, your first gut instinct might be to just argue your own point louder and try to win. Flexibility, though, is the skill of hitting the pause button instead of stepping back and genuinely asking a clarifying question to understand the other side. You move from that awkward monologue to a real dialogue, which is the only way you'll actually resolve anything.
It's all about having the flexibility to switch between those styles as the moment requires. That's the real skill.
Let's practice being masters of the pivot this week and in the weeks ahead.
Take care and lead with your best self!
Love and blessings,
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