Recently, Kamala Harris appeared on The Breakfast Club podcast with Charlamagne tha God. During the interview, Charlamagne called her out for sticking closely to her talking points, suggesting she was too scripted. Harris’s response struck a chord with me. She said she’s disciplined—and she needs to be—so people understand exactly what her policies are and what she stands for.
And she’s absolutely right. We’ve been conditioned to expect everything to be entertaining—full of drama, conflict, and a bit of chaos. But when business, politics, and governance are truly working at their best, they’re not dramatic. They’re smooth, consistent, and yes, even boring.
That’s not to say leaders shouldn’t have exciting ideas, innovative products, or be open to new perspectives and personal and professional growth. There’s still room for creativity and visionary thinking. But the day-to-day operations—the guts of business and politics—should be steady, disciplined, and seamless. Drama might be great for reality TV, but it’s no way to run a business or a country.
When I was growing up, I remember hearing that Canada’s unofficial motto is peace, order, and good government (or more specially good governance). I thought it was so boring! It didn’t seem to have the revolutionary flair I admired at the time. But now, with a bit more life experience, I’ve come to appreciate the brilliance in that. Peace, order, and good governance? I’ll take it any day.
Leadership can still have excitement through compelling visions and strategies that inspire passion and enthusiasm — it’s the processes and execution that should be disciplined, clear, and steady.
Where is there unnecessary drama or chaos in your life or work? Drop me a note or hop on a call — I’d love to hear more.
