When things are going good, when your purpose is not subjugated to 'test by fire' of adversity, when your product enjoys unexplained affiliation with your clients and talent sees pride in its association with your brand, you do not need very strong leadership to thrive future organisational life cycle to success.
When the current is moving fast, even paper boats win regattas !
It is when your product loses its ability to charm its clients, when your suppliers do not continue to treat you as a priority, when your talented employees do not see any value proposition in continuing its association with you, it is then that surrendering and giving up appears to be an attractive proposition that can bring immediate relief to the weak leadership.
Strong leadership holds on. It reflects tenacity to hold on for yet another day and fight the situation resiliently with gumption despite being tempted and titillated by the easier option to give-up, relax and enjoy life in the face of adverse challenges.
Tenacity is the ultimate test of Leadership in adversit
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