episode 33 - the word is soup

In episode 33 of The Word is Leadership, we are discussing the word "soup" which brings me back special memories from my grandfather.

Reflecting on different types of soups we discuss the important topic of creating clarity and in particular, the common misconception of clarity in leadership which is similar to trying to turn soup into broth. I present the three levels of clarity leaders should provide: Crux, Contribution, and Context, enabling employees to understand the mechanics of their roles, how they link to the organisation’s objectives in the context it operates under. Continuing our parallels with cooking, I encourage leaders to focus on "liaising a sauce," by linking the complexities of the context to organisational goals, rather than trying to eliminate ambiguity entirely.

We end this week, as usual, with a question to reflect on: When it comes to creating clarity, are you trying to turn soup into broth or liaise a sauce?