The elephant in the room represents a leadership challenge. Leaders need to address it to build trust with their teams.

Leadership Question: An Elephant Is In The Room, What Do You Do?

We have all been there, perhaps in a staff meeting, town hall, or some other gathering of team members. A big question, controversial topic, or issue is top of mind, but no one wants to be the first to surface the matter. An elephant is in the room; what do you do? Leaders need to address elephants head-on, particularly when the elephant pertains to them.