Flexibility

Definition: Agility in adapting to change.

Flexible leaders have the ability to change their plans to match the reality of the situation. As a result, they maintain productivity during transitions or periods of chaos. Leaders skilled at this competency embrace change, are open to new ideas, and can work with a wide spectrum of people. Tomorrow’s leaders must learn to treat uncertainty and ambiguity as the new normal. Being flexible includes large changes, but also trickles down to everyday activities that are subject to change. In this section, you will learn tips for flexibly responding to unexpected events in a diverse work environment.

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The Tie Between Flexibility & Relevance

When Randy and I were writing “The Complete Leader” we realized that flexibility and resilience are closely tied together in effective leadership.