You’re not a leader if you’re not effective.
What I mean is, even though you may have the title or the authority, it doesn’t do much good if you’re not effective at leading people. Sure, you can rule over people by enforcing your will, but without the desire to serve the folks you lead, and without the ability to make decisions when called upon, you’re not a very good leader at all. Chances are that your peers don’t respect you. Chances are better that your direct reports don’t respect you.
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