Nice but dicey. Great but overwhelming. Cooperative but suffocating. These are some comments about people who keep people guessing. These are colleagues who seem to be good but maybe not really nice.

These are leaders who are not bad but still not good. Such people who are not really bad intentioned but mediocre leaders are quite common. Most people have personal blind spots.

Most organizations lack leadership grooming and coaching plans. Most cultures are not open enough to encourage honest feedback from the bottom to the top. This results in many cases of professional labelling of really not having it in them. This labelling can lead to a perception barrier that creates organizational and team discomfort.

There are people who are simply not made for leadership due to some serious character and competence defects. Then there are people who seem to have it but do not do it. This second “seem” needs further study.

Their behaviour is not aligned with their character. They are not toxic and not power hoarders but are still unable to inspire their team. That means that unknowingly or unintentionally they are guilty of behaving in a manner that puts people off.

These are people who have earned their way to the top. They are hardworking industrious people who have a lot of experience. Their dedication and loyalty over a period of time have made them deserve leadership positions. With such credentials they have........

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