The bottom line is that I’m not ready to commit to a relationship with you yet, but I don’t want to lose you as a backup option. I hope you’ll wait for me. The naive one pays the price.
There’s a type of leader who acts as a servant to their employees
Some leaders truly need to be that way, and this is also what they expect from their employees—you should come to me when you need support or resources.
Employees are the executors; when leaders have a plan in place, it’s their job to remove obstacles, provide resources, and offer logistical support so execution can run smoothly.
Interviewers often ask what your approach would be when taking over this role.
Generally, there’s a linear path: first get familiar with the business, then identify the core issues, and set phased goals to address the work challenges.