Truth 9Caring Leaders Treat Their Teams Like Family

Ever gone to a family dinner where the kids had their own table? They may have the same tableware and food, but they feel left out of the action. The same thing can happen with your leadership family: they each want a seat at the table.

Your leadership family consists of all the leaders and managers who report to you. Not only do these people see themselves as your key players, but they want to be recognized as such. They also want you to support them and back them up—to be treated like family. You miss out on a great deal of potential if you fail to respect them in that way. Making people feel included and cared for encourages good communication and collective working—key ingredients of an ...

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