You can’t be everything to everyone-after all; you aren’t a Swiss Army Knife. And if you were, well, that would be weird.
Seriously though, think about how you interact differently with your parents versus your friends, Rabbi, co-workers, or boss. Not only do you have different relationships with each person, but the setting or circumstance also requires a change in behavior, action, tone, etc.
Let’s face it. How you represent yourself at a board meeting differs from how you handle yourself at a Happy Hour. (Duh!) Every situation requires something different from you, which influences how you operate and what you say, and thus, how others will respond. Imagine the cluster your relationships would be if you never adapted to the people you were with and the situations you were in.
This is why effective situational leadership is so critical to the success of your team. An effective and impactful leader must be able to “dance” with different situations.
SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP
By adapting to a situation’s specific needs, leaders can be more effective in achieving their goals and motivating their teams. For example, a new employee likely needs more direction and guidance, but as they gain more experience, they’ll need less supervision and more autonomy. Successful situational leaders adjust their…
