Leading Results Versus Driving Results

Regarding our people: Do we lead results, or do we drive results? When we speak to our leaders about our people, do we tell them that we are driving the change needed, or that we are leading our people to the change needed? 

Why is this even important?

It is important because culture is whatever we are willing to tolerate in an organization. When we normalize "driving" our people towards goals and objectives, we will produce a compliance culture that does what we want, because they fear our power.

A couple of tips on the two words:

Driving is about velocity and control. It often involves pressure, micromanagement, and pushing through obstacles to meet targets.

Leading is about direction and inspiration. It involves setting a vision, building culture, removing barriers, and enabling others to achieve, rather than just forcing output

When we normalize "leadership" in our organizations, we will create a commitment culture, where people are inspired and eager to engage, learn, fail, and grow.

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