The Reactionary Leader

It’s easy to spot the reactionary leader. They live in firefighting mode - always fixing symptoms instead of causes. When inventory runs short, they chase a vendor. When a truck is late, they chase the carrier. When costs rise, they chase the buyer.

But the real leader steps back and asks, “Why does this keep happening?” Reactionary leaders solve today’s crisis. Transformational leaders solve the system that caused it. Progress doesn’t come from panic - it comes from patterns.