Consistency: Building the Rhythm
NEUROSCIENCE INSIGHT: PREDICTABILITY AND BRAIN EFFICIENCY
Principle: The reliable and predictable application of values, principles and behaviours, which builds a stable and trustworthy leadership presence. Consistency is the force that solidifies the first three Cs. Trust, Consideration and Collaboration are powerful, but if they are applied erratically, they fail to establish trust. Consistency is about creating a predictable and reliable leadership presence. It is the steady rhythm that allows your team to feel safe and to know what to expect from you. For a leader with moral ambition, consistency means that your actions are aligned with your stated values, even when this is difficult. It is the bridge between words and deeds.
Consistency strengthens trust by tapping into the brain’s innate desire for predictability and pattern recognition. The brain is a prediction machine, constantly trying to anticipate what will happen next. When a leader acts consistently, their behaviour becomes predictable and reliable, reducing uncertainty and the cognitive load associated with it. This predictability creates a sense of stability and safety, calming the amygdala and preserving mental energy for higher-level tasks.
19 THE 7C LEADERSHIP COMPASS FOR MORAL AMBITION 2025 JONATHAN NORMAND. CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSE
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