As a leader, you might feel that going with the flow is the opposite of leading the way. Yet, going with the flow is often about opening up to new realities. There are essentially three reasons why you would want to go with the flow from a leadership position.
Firstly, you may want to open up to different ways of getting there. Life is a circular journey, and you often face situations more than once. The reappearance of patterns points to our habits and fears, giving us an opportunity to be courageous, to release a habit, overcome a fear, and do things differently. Open up to the flow!
Secondly, in going with the flow, you might open up to changing your destination. As part of the circular journey, you often get to your destination to feel that you have already been there…this looks familiar! How many times have you led a team to find yourself in a similar dynamic? How many times have you found yourself in a relationship that ends the same way? You feel you have been there, done it, time to change destination!
Third, going with the flow is giving up control, handing over responsibilities, throwing out the plan. It is teaching you to trust in the unknown, understanding that you are never in full control anyway, and that resisting is futile. Trust in life: it has a plan for you. Let it carry the day. That is a key leadership skill.
The question is when should you go with the flow and stop resisting or charging forward? Only you can tell; listen in…that is leadership!
If you want to know more about your leadership style, connect with me and let us talk. I am only an email away isabellefrancoisbe@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you!