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3 LEADERSHIP STYLES for Leaders Who Want to Grow More Leaders at their Organization By Jeff McManus
“Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and actions” – Harold S. Geenen
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you’re looking to grow a leadership culture at your organization, three leadership styles can help you achieve your goal. Think about a time in your life when you really were impacted by an effective leader—someone who cultivated success, effort and productivity. What qualities did this leader possess? It’s safe to say the leader you are thinking about was more than a figurehead. He or she was more likely to be someone who took interest in you and your work. The leader most people think about is someone who knows the job because he or she has done it themselves. They not only know the trade, but also know you along with all of the other employees
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in the company. They have a sincere vested interest in you, care about what you need to do your job and build upon your strengths. It is easy to lead from high above your employees, always having the last say, pointing out flaws in production constructively or assigning tasks you would never do yourself. This not only lowers morale but also lowers productivity and success. What does it take to be a good leader? What are the qualities of effective leadership and team building? There are many types of good leaders and styles a leader can practice to make a meaningful impact. Here are three leadership styles that are especially helpful for a leader who isn’t looking to only grow a strong group of team members, but to grow a
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