Chapter 18

Questions to Ask about Developing Long-Distance Leaders

The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.

—Harvey Firestone, founder, Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.

Audrey is in the training department at an international tech company. She’s struggling with a paradox. On the one hand, there are requests from individual leaders and managers who want help adjusting to the differences in leading people who aren’t in their location. On the other hand, senior management is shrinking training budgets and wondering why the current leadership development efforts aren’t more effective. She’s wondering if they need to scrap their entire legacy ...

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