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How to Be a Good Dictator (or Not)

Nathan Magnuson

For servant leaders: Caution against emotional reactions to crises and emphasize the need for qualified leaders with thoughtful solutions. For servant leaders: Over-communicate what is most important, including goals and plans regarding direction. Give frequent and constructive feedback. Despise favoritism.

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The Leader as Chief Bouncer

Modern Servant Leader

Our late-night clientele was diverse, including patrons of local bars, sobering up for their drive home. Constructive tension is good but anyone resorting to destruction needs to be out on the street. Now, as leaders thinking constructively through our responsibilities, we can look at bouncers for some keen insights.

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19 Key Leadership Competencies & Behaviors from 29 Top Experts

Miles Anthony Smith

Part II, if a leader is able to have the tough conversation, is to have it with the poise and caring that allows everyone to walk away understanding why the conversation was necessary. The Servant Leader by: James Autry You must give more to your culture than you take from it. Leaders are learners.