"There comes a point where we need to stop pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they are falling in." -Bishop Desmond Tutu
If nearly every company recognizes leadership as a critical talent problem, why are so few companies making any progress in addressing it? Because lip service is easier than action.
Employees have a hard time developing trust in their leaders if they're unsure where the overall direction of the organization is headed, and whether that direction is good for them.