If we are at the top of a mountain, we will say that we are facing a descent; if we are at the bottom of a mountain, we will say that we are facing a climb. But the road up and the road down is the same.
In successful organisations, the job of a leader is to make sure a variety of people from different backgrounds and in different roles, from the line manager to the last employee, pull in the same direction. The best leadership style is not a one-size-fits-all-style, but a dynamic process driven by change.
