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Leading From Within: Shifting Ego, Ceding Control, and Rising Empathy

Great Leadership By Dan

A trust-based, reciprocal relationship changes the nature of interactions and alters the bond with a consequent recalibration. In parallel, in a fast-evolving, technology-rich marketplace, flexibility is essential and expertise is increasing its weighting relative to tenure with authority being assigned accordingly.

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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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The Family Dynamics We Grew Up with Shape How We Work

Harvard Business Review

Sarah, a highly driven CEO of a technology company, was a heavy-handed micro-manager. .” John did some soul-searching and realized that he frequently served as a peacemaker and sought family harmony when his siblings squabbled. While that is a noble role, it undermined his ability to lay off staff.