Workplace Multiplier by Tola Akinsulire

September 5, 2025

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Stop Flip-Flopping Between Nice Boss and Demanding Boss

Howdy ,

Let me give you a case study today.

Sarah was frustrated.

As a department head of 9 people, she felt like she was constantly putting out fires. Her team seemed confused about priorities, and she found herself flip-flopping between being the "nice boss" and the "demanding boss."

Sound familiar?

Implementing the values work I've been sharing this week, we can create a breakthrough for her.

First, we can pinpoint her three core value statements. Here they are:

1.  I help people grow beyond what they thought was possible.

2.  I make decisions quickly so the team can move forward with confidence.

3.  I protect my team's energy for high-impact work.

Now her leadership decisions become clear. When faced with an unrealistic deadline from senior management, her values will guide her: she can push back to protect her team's energy (value #3) while helping them see this as a growth opportunity (value #1).

The flip-flopping will stop. Her team will know what to expect. And Sarah's stress levels will drop because she has a reliable framework for making decisions.

This is the power of values-based leadership.

P.S. Want results like Sarah's? Our 3-day workshop for team leaders and department heads is happening soon. I’ll share details of this next week.

Keep winning at work and in life

Tola Akinsulire

Your Strategic Workplace Mentor

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