Clients tell me they want to get the most out of their leaders; the leaders themselves tell me they want to get the most out of their careers: both are achievable if they follow Hopper’s advice. Being effective with superiors and one’s crew ultimately comes down to good leadership practices: superiors want clear and timely answers and subordinates want to know that their leaders care. Don’t be afraid to ask questions to clarify what your superior wants: it’s not a sign of weakness to be open about what you need. And don’t be afraid to be empathetic and understanding of subordinates: the right amount of caring, coaching, and mentoring builds trust, respect and loyalty. Most leaders have at one time been in a subordinate position: remember what that was like and treat subordinates the way you wanted to be treated back then. And subordinates want to be successful and get ahead: doing their job without any drama will help to achieve both of those goals. Be a two-way leader today.
Grace Hopper (1906-1992): American Computer Scientist and Naval Officer
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