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A Leader in Every Seat

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Mon Sep 01 2025

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The old model of command and control as a dominant leadership style is not effective with today's workforce. Second-guessing or controlling direct reports' decisions and ideas, as well as checking and rechecking work, not only wastes leaders' time and energy but also demotivates a workforce that has ideas and energy to contribute.

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