Craig T. Owens

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Are you a person that likes to meticulously plan every detail, or are you more comfortable planning as you go? In this episode, Greg and I say leaders should strive for both! Join us as we discuss the art and science of balancing planning and spontaneity to hit the golden mean of the two.

• [0:25] Most leaders haven’t thought through the balance between planning and spontaneity. 
• [1:46] This balance is usually more art than science.
• [3:27] For some people, planning and spontaneity can be like trying to mix oil and water.
• [5:43] Leaders need to work on flexibility in every situation.
• [6:36] We need to know the temperament of our teammates so that we can keep everyone appropriately engaged.
• [9:13] Regardless of whether you tend more toward planning or being spontaneous, you can supplement the others who are opposite of you.
• [11:32] We can use the diversity on our teams to do amazing things for everyone.
• [13:00] Debriefing with our teams after a spontaneous event can help prepare everyone for the next opportunity.
• [13:45] Leaders need to learn how to read their teammates and the setting.
• [16:08] Leaders need to earn trust with our teammates. One huge component in earning trusting is openness to input.
• [18:05] Do we know what our teammates think of our leadership style? Are we willing to address this and make changes?
• [22:00] Some important leadership takeaways.

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