I've been the department head for three years and there's a pattern where I make decisions that affect everyone but I realize I never actually ask my team what they think until after I've already decided. We say we value collaboration but I keep defaulting to just telling people what we're doing.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're caught between the efficiency of unilateral decision-making and the deeper engagement that shared leadership requires.
“Where Are You with Leadership and moral responsibility?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.