Collective Leadership Is the Best Way to Win

Leading is not a solo sport

Leading is not a solo sport

Leading is a team sport — Pic by Josh Calabrese

“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” — Ryunosuke Satoro

Leadership is scarce. Now more than ever. Organizations worry about succeeding in a complex world. Only 14% of CEOs say they have the right talent to win in the digital era.

Having a limited talent pool of leaders is part of the problem. But the root cause is more profound. The way companies approach leadership is wrong.

The world has evolved, and so should leadership models. One person can’t have all the knowledge needed to make decisions. Solving complex problems requires a diverse variety of skill sets and mindsets. Leadership must become a team sport.

Collaborative leadership is the best way to win. Hyper-collaboration increases engagement, innovation, and profit margins.

Leadership is not a solo sport. If your organization wants to win in the digital era, all your employees must lead as one.

The Leadership Shift

Collective leadership is…