William George, Former Chairman & CEO at Medtronic, presents a case that true leadership is not about getting people to follow but rather about empowering others to lead. This lesson is just one of 27 new videos that have launched into the library this month. Click on the videos below to watch the lesson in full.
Video: Leadership Is About Empowering Others To Lead
William George Former Chairman & CEO Medtronic
Leadership is no longer about following others or having power over others. William George explains why true leadership comes from encouraging others to take the lead, regardless of their position in the organization.
Research by Tracom found that managers who exhibited higher versatility were 27 percent better at leading teams and 25 percent better at coaching others.
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