So, Who Is Really Leading Your Team?

Here's the deal - Somebody is leading your team.  It's human nature really.  In any group, even kids on a playground, a leader emerges.  It may be the bully or it may be the "smart kid" or it may be the "athlete" but a leader generally emerges.  It may be the designated leader or it may be someone else entirely.  And it could even be a collaborative effort.  


Let's fast forward from the playground to your office.  If you aren't leading, someone else is.  Again, it may be the bully, it may be the Union plant chair, it may be the most negative person in your group, it may be the most "entitled" person in your group, or hey, it might be you.  


It would be a good idea to find out who is really the leader.  I mean, who is the person who doesn't necessarily have the title but everyone listens to.  And if it's not you, are you okay with the person that is leading the team (maybe they are a potential successor and/or a very positive influence)?  If not, it's time for you to get some help.  Talk to your HR person, do some research (this blog is a good place to start), and ask some questions.  Just remember, someone is leading your team.  If you choose not to, someone else will step up to the task.