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Humility and Leadership | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Leaders need to understand that being authentically humble humanizes them, allows them to build stronger trust bonds, and engenders confidence & loyalty from peers and subordinates alike. While hubris can be a needed trait to call upon at times, to rely solely upon it as the foundation of your leadership style just doesn’t work.

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Why Consensus Kills Team Building | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

However CEOs that implement a well thought out and clearly articulated vision, create a sense of stability and a bond of trust amongst the ranks. But neither reaction unequivocally validates or invalidates any leadership style. This in turn leads to a very focused, coordinated, and ultimately a very passionate work environment.

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You’re Never Too Experienced to Fake It Till You Learn It

Harvard Business Review

The new assignment meant managing people who had been her superiors and overseeing functions, like finance, in which she had no expertise. When she met with the finance manager, one of her new direct reports, Clara greeted her warmly, putting an arm around her shoulders as she’d seen her own boss do in the past. Further Reading.