Diagnose the work of leadership
CAREER / RESEARCH FIGURE
Look for a team outcome before choosing a leadership behavior.
Direction
People disagree on the priority.
Ask the team to name a shared outcome.
Where to look
Alignment
Work overlaps or handoffs fail.
Clarify responsibilities and dependencies.
What to coordinate
Commitment
Local wins displace the team goal.
Discuss shared responsibility and obstacles.
What to sustain
Ask the group for evidence; a leader’s impression is only one view.
Conceptual guide. Examples are illustrative.