When asked what I consider to be key characteristics of great
leadership I always include consistency. It is essential that followers
perceive their leaders to be consistent, stable, and dependable. Inconsistency
breeds confusion and can distort the direction of teams. Consistency is a great
attribute. It is a trait of great leaders, a characteristic of good parents and
a virtue of loyal friends. Being consistent means, you can be depended upon. It
means you have a foundation of unchanging beliefs. Consistency implies stability. It does not
have to mean that you are boring or lack spontaneity. It means that when facing
a common set of circumstances, you generally respond the same way every
time. It is especially important as a
leader. If people never know what to
expect from you, they stop expecting anything. You don’t want your followers to
stop expecting anything.
Be consistent. Consistency builds loyal followers, strong
companies, and stable families.
