Strategic Inaction – Silence Can Be Powerful – Leadership Insights from Liddell Consulting

Great leadership is about more than having an action for every challenge.

Sometimes strategic inaction or doing nothing is the best plan. That’s not to say ignore problems or turn a blind eye, but rather pause and let your silence allow a situation to play out. It means purposefully taking a pause before making a thoughtful and informed move.

“You’ve got to know when to hold ’em
Know when to fold ’em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run”

-Kenny Rogers

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Respond vs. React

The changes many leaders have had to navigate over the past year have been far more frequent leaving no time for methodical decision making. The difference between reacting to each of these situations vs. responding was certainly made clear. Reacting is commonly more emotion-driven (perhaps ego-driven) and likely less successful than a thoughtful response. Time spent on a deliberate response can be a dynamic leadership tool.

Two Ears, One Voice

We say this frequently, but it’s worth repeating – listening is powerful. Taking time to hear those you’ve chosen to surround yourself with creates trust – a fundamental element to building a successful culture and engaged people. It’s easy to prolifically spout opinions and rattle off solutions that have worked for you, but is what you are saying truly valuable? Gather the facts. Listening to context, nuances, and perspectives can lead to a more successful resolution.

Empower

Leaders know there is a time in the growth of an employee, manager, rising leader.. when they need to come to their own conclusions. You have provided the opportunity, now empower them to make the right decision. Your inaction or silence

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