I have met the enemy…

Share this post

“Incompetent leaders spend too much time evaluating others and not enough evaluating their own leadership.”

Unknown

Well snap. And I don’t mean in a “snap, crackle, pop” rice krispies kind of way either. Yes, I fully recognize that I am not demographically qualified to use the term “snap.” I validate that by knowing that Snap, Crackle and Pop are the names of the gnomic elves that pitched Rice Krispies for decades. Don’t believe me?  Check this out. Hmm, now I’m not sure where to go from here. Oh yes, incompetent leaders…

snap crackle popPerhaps real leadership only exists when self leadership is there first? How much easier is it to say “it was their fault” or “they are a horrible leader” than it is to ask the question “how can I improve my leadership?” If it is their fault then I have nothing to worry about right?  WRONG.  I speak from experience.  If I “snap” and excuse it because “they” did it, deserved it, or earned it, then then I’m an incompetent leader.  Period. Thank goodness leadership growth is a journey.  Leave the snap for the cereal.

author avatar
Dusty Holcomb

4 Responses

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Join the newsletter and never miss a post.

Get Dusty’s leadership wisdom and blog posts straight to your inbox.

Related posts

A group of children carefully planting young seedlings in a garden bed, illustrating the importance of nurturing growth over time. Just like leadership, growth requires patience, care, and the willingness to cultivate potential in others before the harvest is visible.
Uncategorized

Spring: A Season for Planting a New Leadership Growth Mindset

“Spring is far more than just a changing of seasons; it’s a rebirth of the spirit.” Toni Sorenson Spring is ...
Read More
"Runners in a marathon symbolize resilience and the will to win, embodying leadership principles of perseverance, self-discipline, and focusing on what you can control. This image reflects the key themes from 'The Will to Win: How to Build a Legacy That Lasts,' reinforcing the message that success is about mindset, effort, and endurance.
Uncategorized

The Will to Win: How to Build a Legacy That Lasts

“The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel, are the things that endure. These qualities are so ...
Read More
A lone figure stands on a rocky ledge, gazing into a foggy, open landscape—symbolizing uncertainty, self-reflection, and the journey to overcoming doubt.
Growth

Doubt is Lying to You: How to Reclaim Your Confidence and Take Bold Action

Overcoming doubt isn’t about waiting until you feel ready—it’s about recognizing the lies it tells you and moving forward anyway. Doubt will keep you stuck ...
Read More

Join the Newsletter

Sign up for Dusty’s daily leadership inspiration in your inbox.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.