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Dont be so afraid of failing that you dont let

yourself succeed. This isnt about being right; its
about evolving while on display.
JUDY BOOZER, Executive Director at Bleeding Heart Ministries, LLC

Listen. And watch. And listen. Find time to spend a few private
moments with each person to find out what they see as their strengths
and what they most enjoy doing. Remain accessible. When/if you begin
to make changes, provide plenty of information and support.
SUSAN R. MEYER, Author, Life Architect

Lead through example and inspiration,

not through intimidation, pressure and fear.
PATRICK P. STAFFORD, Writer, Editor, Journalist

Provide timely feedback, create a sense of ownership in teamwork

and provide a clear direction and recognition of accomplishments.
This helps create a culture that empowers and recognizes
everyones role in the common goal.
ANA PARDO, Project Manager

Build a culture of trust, celebration of successes and

enthusiasm. If you dont, your employees bodies may be
there, but their hearts and minds will be elsewhere.
CAROL FETZER, Owner, Forte Speakers

In my experience, if a new leader has come up within the

organization, the most difficult thing is navigating the relationships
they had with their prior peer group. Stay centered and look for a
mentor in your new peer group to help you.
BRENDA ROBERTSON, Executive Leader

Make sure that the expectations for your team are clear
so that you can justify holding everyone accountable.
DIEDRA HOPKINS, Business Development Professional

Learn to ask questions to get others to find the answer on their

own. Like the proverb goes, Give a man a fish and you feed him for
a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
KELLY BERMINGHAM, President at South Puget Sound Business & Professional Women

Understand the communication styles of each person on your

team, as well as your peers and upper management.
KIM ZARNOWSKI, Office Administrator and PT Consultant

Involve others in your decision-making. It makes

a healthy working environment even better!
VESTA WASHINGTON, Adjunct Professor

Be the leader youd want to work for.

BETSY DELY, Experienced Retail Manager

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