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A leader has to be profoundly committed to the truth to ferret out the facts that he or she must look in the face to make informed decisions. Such leaders are all too rare.
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…when women are kind and compassionate, they’re well-liked but told they lack leadership potential. – Deborah Tannen
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…command and control management – which uses dominance to get results – is on its way out. A relational leadership style has emotional and financial benefits.
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Research shows that our brains respond more positively to empathetic bosses; when we feel a personal connection with a leader, we try harder, perform better, and are kinder to our colleagues.
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The unique problem leaders face is that they have to think longer and harder than the rest of us about when to be transparent.
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No matter your official job title, you’re almost certainly a leader in some way.
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Successfully making the transition from individual contributor to leader requires a major mind-set shift.
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The best leaders show vulnerability when assessing a situation but then present a clear path forward.
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…half of leaders report feeling alone in their roles. Seek support from peers with whom you feel safe talking openly about personal and professional issues.
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…the key to being a great leader doesn’t have much to do with specific personality traits. It has to do with emotional intelligence.
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