Losing sight of what matters and leadership consumed by itself
Pros
Most employees are committed, hardworking and genuinely care about delivering for clients. A business with significant potential - that it currently is not achieving even a quarter of.
Cons
The organization is experiencing the downstream effects of significant transformation, workforce reductions, and the departure of key talent. Leadership capacity is stretched, priorities are not consistently aligned, and communication is reactive rather than coordinated. In several areas, inexperienced leaders have inherited complex portfolios, creating an environment where micromanagement and escalation are replacing trust, delegation, and strategic leadership. The result is an operating environment that feels fragmented, under-resourced, led by knee-jerk decisions and leadership chaos. Too many leaders are focused on protecting or optimizing their own areas rather than aligning around broader business outcomes, making it difficult to maintain consistency, clarity, and momentum across the organization.