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What song best describes your leadership style?

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What song best describes your leadership style?

Kevin Patrick
Kevin Patrick Law, LLC
Joel Neuman
Georgia Justice Project, GC
Stephen LaBriola
Fellows LaBriola LLP
Hon. Diane Bessen
State Court Of Fulton County
" Be Still My Soul "
It’ s a song that has always touched my heart and reminds me that it’ s always important to lead with calmness, grace, understanding, and most importantly, trust in Him.
" You Can ' t Always Get What You Want "- Rolling Stones
Just because I want it doesn ' t mean it ' s the right decision, which is why a leader ' s most important skill is the ability to listen and adapt.
" A Little Less Conversation "- Elvis Presley
Tough love, fewer meetings, and a suspicious amount of“ I’ ll just do it myself."
“ Changes”- David Bowie
This song by one of my favorite artists reminds me the only constant is change. We must face challenges, accept our limitations and simply do the best we can.
Hon. Pierce Hand Seitz
City of Atlanta Municipal Court
" Simply the Best "- Tina Turner
Encouraging people to believe they can be the best at whatever their task is almost always leads to them giving 100 % of their effort and creates great outcomes. and, and most importantly, trust in Him.
Carlos Fernandez
Morgan & Morgan
" I Wouldn ' t Do It "- Gucci Mane
This song fits my leadership style because I’ m willing to give people the candid advice others may avoid, even when it is not what they want to hear. I lead from experience, protect my people from preventable mistakes, and then trust them to make their own decisions.
James M. Sherman
Stanley, Esrey & Buckley, LLP
" We Can Work it Out "- The Beatles
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