An IRONIC Leadership!

It is interesting to observe how some bosses or leaders manage their employees or subordinates. Some bosses would say, “ Be creative in your work, come up with new ideas”, but when the employees or subordinates make mistakes while experimenting with new ideas, they would get reprimanded or hammered right on. Isn't it ironic?

There are also bosses who would say, “If you have any problem or feedback, please come to me”, but when the employees come to them with problems or feedback, all these problems and feedback will one day be used against them in a very personal way.

Scenarios similar to those mentioned above are ironically common at workplaces. With such treatment from the bosses or leaders, do you think the employees or subordinates would be creative and willing to give feedback again in future?

Therefore, it is imperative that a leader be consistent and not ironic. He or she must always remember to synchronise his or her words with actions. This is fundamental to effective leadership.