That is the toxic paradox of leadership: to be kind to the team, you must be cruel to the individual. In the office, I have fired incompetent hires who were lovely people. It kills me. But if I keep them, I betray the 90% of the team who are performing.
As Jones notes, "Resilience is about being able to absorb shocks and keep moving forward. It's about being adaptable and able to adjust to changing circumstances." Leadership- Lessons From My Life in Rugby by Ed...
Avoid complacency by "mining for conflict" and addressing "unexploded grenades" before they detonate under pressure. Constant evaluation is required to remain at the top. Core Leadership Habits That is the toxic paradox of leadership: to