"We need to discuss what training we as leaders need to further develop our leadership skills,"Nancy stated on the telephone conference call.
When I 1st became a leader many milleniums ago, I didn't see a need to change my style since I had achieved success while being "one of the boys". I member of the gang can become its leader easily enough, I figured.
But I soon realized that how we see ourselves is irrelevant.
Having sought wise counsel, I have replaced the social interaction at the pub with regular, slightly more formal team meals. The risque jokes retreated into history. In meetings with my team, I often try to paint the big picture, positioning topics within the wider view of the company's goals and resources and helping people see how they fit in.
When I 1st became a leader many milleniums ago, I didn't see a need to change my style since I had achieved success while being "one of the boys". I member of the gang can become its leader easily enough, I figured.
But I soon realized that how we see ourselves is irrelevant.
Having sought wise counsel, I have replaced the social interaction at the pub with regular, slightly more formal team meals. The risque jokes retreated into history. In meetings with my team, I often try to paint the big picture, positioning topics within the wider view of the company's goals and resources and helping people see how they fit in.
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