Consensus represents a general agreement; a common direction.

The core role of a leader is to get a team from HERE to THERE. 

Imagine how much time, energy, and resources are wasted when people pull in different directions.

THERE is ultimately defined by the stakeholders, but it’s the leader’s job is to mold the attitudes, passions, desires, behaviors, and ultimately actions of a group of people to get THERE. 

How a leader molds the hearts and minds of followers is what determines the cohesiveness and effectiveness of the team and ultimately the results produced. That is why some teams perform better than others.

An engine provides a helpful analogy. Many diverse inputs come together and create the energy to propel the vehicle forward. Diversity is celebrated in a controlled environment, but then the energy is funneled to maximize propulsion. 

In like manner, Great Leaders celebrate diversity within controlled environments, but then ensure that consensus is reached for maximum team effectiveness.

Herb Mast is a Leadership Coach and Employee Engagement Specialist. Learn how he can assist you in implementing the principles and concepts presented here.