Balancing Dance Floor and Balcony: Mastering the Art of Perspective in Leadership

Elevate Your Perspective: Balcony or Dance Floor?
In business and leadership, your perspective is crucial. Think of it as having two vantage points in an auditorium. Down on the dance floor, you’re in the trenches, focused on every detail — from staffing to customer interactions. It’s your microscopic view of things, and it’s essential. But what about the balcony?

From the balcony, you see the bigger picture. Here, you’re concerned with long-term plans, maybe considering digital transformation or new expansion routes. It’s your telescopic view of things. Both perspectives are critical, and the key to effective leadership is toggling between the two. Because if you’re stuck in one, you miss out on the other.

The Dance Floor Experience
Take a moment to jot down three to five priorities you’re managing on the dance floor of your business. Are you focused on product quality? Maybe you’re deeply engaged in service interactions. These are essential, but they are just one part of the story. If something like COVID-19 comes along, a dance floor perspective alone won’t cut it.