Directive Leadership

“Hey, can you please help me find…
Ever been lost or directionally challenged? When is the last time you asked someone for directions? By the time we ask for directions we have admitted that we don’t have the ability, knowledge or experience to get where we want to go (low ability). I don’t know about you, but when I’m asking for directions I’m also typically dealing with some icky affect: anxious, apprehensive, stressed, etc. I am certainly NOT feeling confident, or assured (low willingness).

At the time of our asking for directions we are having a pristine Follower Readiness Level 1(R1) experience. What we need at that moment is someone familiar with the area and willing to help.

Help, what does help look like to the person having an R1 moment? The table below may provide some insight into the boundary conditions for how to "help" through directive leadership. You can click here to Read More about Directive Leadership.