Disruption Leadership
Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light,
and there is nothing in them to make their brother or sister stumble.
1 JOHN 2:10
Marketplace leaders are having to navigate world-altering events, one right after the other. Our work is constantly disrupted. Our work relationships are also disrupted.
As we regroup, we find conflicting viewpoints on health safety and equality. The things we want to get done may infringe on what employees and customers want to get done and visa versa. We must be extra prudent with our relationship capital right now. If relationships are going to succeed, we'll need to set relationship boundaries. It's a skill we must master.
Boundaries often mark the uneasy edge of relationships. They serve as a border patrol for places where the things we want or need may infringe on what others want or need. Boundaries are places where skirmishes can break out.
We will need to make adjustments to relational boundaries around tasks, roles, responsibilities, money and compensation. At the same time we will need to promote and model respect and empathy. The best environment for solving problems is one where people can state their opinions.
Although we may not be able to solve global problems, we have the opportunity to redefine our own company ecosystem in a way that is safe yet productive as we heal, reboot and recover.