Red flags and vital signs

HR: 57 BP: 110/70 RR:18 Temp: 36.4 This information is sent to me through our CG (group chat), which monitors the patient's condition. These are called vital signs. Vital signs are critical indicators of a patient's essential body functions and are routinely observed in hospitals to assess and track a patient's health status.

- FRANCIS J. KONG

As I conduct training needs analyses with HR chiefs of different companies and industries, the typical finding is that staying abreast of rapid changes and demands in today's fast-paced business world can be challenging, and effective leadership plays a crucial role. However, not all leaders succeed in meeting expectations. Let's delve into why some leaders fall short and explore the detrimental impact of poor leadership on their teams and organizations.

In business parlance, we may call these "red flags." However, in today's column, I prefer to call them negative vital signs, indicating potential trouble brewing that would be detrimental to business organizations.

If you want to see bad leadership in action, then pay close attention to the negative vital and warning signs.

Absence and lack of strategic vision and planning

Some leaders dive into their roles without a clear game plan, setting unclear goals, mismanaging resources, or focusing too much on immediate gains rather than long-term success. Effective planning and setting clear, achievable goals can steer the organization in the right direction, ensuring sustainable growth and success.

Resistant to adaption and learning