I remember when the World Trade Centers went down, and the news was always talking about terrorists and how they have no country and no government and hide out everywhere. Some countries where the terrorists were said “Hey, it’s not us, sorry we can’t help you”.
Where do we go to get these guys? It was very confusing and scary for everyone to think about a future where these guys go unchecked.
Then George W. Bush said something in a speech that struck me at the time so much, that I remember it to this day. He said to all other countries – “You are either with us or against us”. It was a simple statement that made it so clear.
In working with leaders all the time, I find the best ones are decisive and clear in what they are asking their people to do. Nobody wonders what the goals are or what they need to do.
Are you decisive and clear with your team?
Great advise.