Getting clear about what we are leading

In the midst of uncertainty and our VUCA world, there are some traditional ways of leaders that we could do well to re-evaluate.  One of the places to start is by getting clear about what we are leading, which will hopefully lead to an exploration of what it means to lead, to be a leader, especially now.  Here are a couple of questions to start with:

• Are we the one with the answer and we’re leading the team in solving the problem our way – or are we leading the team in solving the problem their way?
• Should we be the one with the answer – or is our role to encourage and support others who have the answer?
• Is it really about the answer – or is it about the next best step, knowing it will probably change but deciding to move forward anyway?