You do not need to be employed within an organization to observe the prevalence of poor leadership within it. Several indicators serve as evidence of this issue, including:

• Frequent and repetitive recruitment for the same position, suggesting high turnover and instability.
• Chaotic and predominantly informal small-talk style meetings that lack structure and direction.
• Consistently missed deadlines and conflicting information received from different employees, indicating a lack of coordination and communication.
• Lengthy meetings and a perpetual sense of time scarcity impeding productivity.

Drawing from my extensive leadership experience spanning two decades in both national defense structures and private business, I firmly advocate that effective leaders prioritize three key areas:

• Goals: Leaders must strive to accomplish organizational objectives while formulating and achieving team-specific goals.
• People: Leaders should promote employees’ development through goal-oriented approaches and create a conducive work environment tailored to their needs.
• Processes: Leaders should implement clear and well-defined processes that facilitate work and enable prompt responses to changes.

By focusing on these three crucial aspects, leaders can significantly enhance their organizations’ performance and overall success.