The leader may become smug or complacent, taking his or her eye off of the organization and its goals.
Staff members may start to relax and lose their edge.
Because all seems to be going well, the organization may not pay attention to changes in its environment or threats (internal or external) that could cause a derailment.
Or with the overconfidence that can come with success, they may start trying all sorts of things that aren’t part of their core mission.
Now I don’t want to mislead you. If I’m on a run and I’m approaching a steep climb, I don’t leap for joy. I know it will be hard work and that my lungs and legs will be burning when I get to the top. I will even relish the ease of a downhill stretch for the next few strides. But I’m wary of the damage done by too much downhill running. So should you.
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Mike
