Passive Leadership: What It Is, How Is Hurts, and Why It Matters.

Passive leadership shows up in many forms. Some signals actually include attractive and admirable leadership traits. Statements like "I am a transparent leader", "I like to foster collaboration", and "I try to let people figure things out for themselves" are some of the beliefs that leaders hold, thinking they are doing good by their people. While there is no doubt these are wonderful approaches to leading a team it's important to look more closely and be sure these methods are correctly.  At times, they are actually code for passive leadership characteristics. Are you leading passively or are you struggling with a leader who is passive in her approach? Understanding what Passive Leadership is, how it hurts, and how to overcome is critical to running a flourishing team.