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satisfaction.
5. Leaders follow Golden Rule concepts
Leaders who understand the power of their example
treat coworkers at all levels with respect, mentor and
coach people, seize and take advantage of teachable
moments, show up on time and take responsibility for
their actions. They show empathy, passion, integrity
and compassion.
There’s a lot being written about how to manage
millennials, Gen Xers and baby boomers, but I think
most of us developed our leadership styles through
our family upbringing and the mentors we’ve been
fortunate to have. However, the culture of your
organization plays a significant role as you observe
successful peer and group behaviors.
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But don’t worry if you lacked positive models in the
past or feel that your style isn’t consistent with that
of your current organization. If you like and respect
your organization, realize that you can modify your
style by observing and modeling successful behaviors
of your peers and the group. You may find you like
your new style — and your team members do as well!

Haley Crum Blanton
Executive Vice Presisent
FrankCrum
www.frankcrum.com
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