In order to excel as a leader it is vital that things that can be simplified are simplified. Simplifying as much as possible is crucial to success. As a leader, your role is to help your team excel and avoid making mistakes. When plans or orders are overly complicated, then this opens up the opportunity for mistakes. These types of mistake, which are based on misunderstanding instructions, are your fault as a leader. Additionally, if an individual makes an individual mistake, the complexity of your instructions will only compound issues and potentially lead to a disaster.

So, you want to provide orders, as a leader, that are:

• Simple
• Clear
• Concise

It is also extremely important that your team feel willing to ask you, as a leader, questions. They should feel comfortable asking for clarification before they proceed. As a leader, encourage your team members to seek clarification and not be ashamed about doing so.