It’s obvious isn’t it? Donuts look amazing with their glazes, sprinkles and cream fillings! The donut hole is the leftovers from the donut with just enough glaze or coating to make you feel amazing, but not too much that you feel guilty. Yet, both are effective at lifting your spirits up and gets the job done. So how does this relate to leadership?

Leadership can look glorious on the outside with all the perks and responsibility; aka the donut. There are also leaders that are not as polished, but equally effective in their outcomes; aka the donut hole. But at the end of the day, you need both leaders.

I’m experiencing this with a client that have leaders that are stand out and command the room. There are quiet leaders who get @#$@#$# done, but are not flashy. Which is better? I have come to realize in organizations you need both donuts and donut holes because both are critical to leading the organization. Never compare the two, but both compliment each other. Donuts can co-exist with donut holes and achieve amazing results.

So next time you’re building an organization; make sure you select both donuts and donut holes! Your team will thank you!

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Known as The Drop In CEO™, Deb’s superpower is lowering the temperature and elevating conversations with empathy and patience. As a speaker, author, podcaster, and consultant, she teaches C-Suite leaders how to establish a “Lift, Light, Lead” environment and create calm amidst chaos or crisis. She is the author of “The CEO’s Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track,” and, “The NEW CEO Playbook: Stop Chasing Results and Start Pursuing Peace of Mind.” Her long-running podcast, The Drop-In CEO, is in the top 1.5% globally among Apple podcasts.