Blanchard LeaderChat Flexible Leadership with Kevin Eikenberry
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Mar 1, 2025 
Join Kevin Eikenberry, the author of Flexible Leadership, as he dives into the essentials of adapting leadership styles in today's unpredictable business world. Discover how new leaders can transition from task management to strategic thinking by embracing adaptability and continuous learning. Kevin emphasizes the importance of context in decision-making and shares insights on navigating hybrid work environments, fostering confidence, and building engaging, effective leadership practices. His practical framework offers invaluable guidance for leaders looking to thrive.
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Flexible Leadership Mindset
- Flexible leadership builds upon situational leadership by adapting to various contexts.
- Consistency and flexibility can coexist, like a tree rooted in values yet bending in the wind.
Biggest Challenge to Flexibility
- Identifying with a specific leadership style can hinder flexibility.
- Saying or thinking "it depends" signals an opportunity to embrace flexibility by considering the context.
Building Flexibility Skills
- Use a "map" to assess if the situation is clear, complicated, complex, or chaotic.
- Then, apply "flexors," adjusting leadership approach based on the context.
