“Leaning in” as a leader means two things. One is to understand the needs of the followers and provide them with tools, environments, and opportunities that allow the team to be most effective. The second is to trust their team’s ability to conquer any challenges to reach the end goal. If the leader fails to lean in with the team, the whole organization would likely fail. Since the leader needs their followers to achieve any goals at all. The same applies for the follower as well. As a follower, the more you are able to lean in towards the leader. Let them know how you operate and what environment you work best in, it would be impossible for the leaders to create such an environment.   To effectively build connections with others, respect, would be the first step. Whether it’s leaders or followers. Respecting each other's opinions and valuing others’ perspectives is the best way to build a solid foundation to your connections. But to make a lasting connection, being yourself is the key. In the leadership position, being yourself can show how transparent you are and make you more approachable. Also showing what you expect from the getgo avoids any future confusions. The same applies as a follower. Being yourself allows the leader to better “lean in” to you, by getting to know in what conditions you work the best in.

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“Leaning in” as a leader means two things. One is to understand the needs of the followers and provide them with tools, environments, and opportunities that allow the team to be most effective. The second is to trust their team’s ability to conquer any challenges to reach the end goal. If the leader fails to lean in with the team, the whole organization would likely fail. Since the leader needs their followers to achieve any goals at all. The same applies for the follower as well. As a follower, the more you are able to lean in towards the leader. Let them know how you operate and what environment you work best in, it would be impossible for the leaders to create such an environment.

 

To effectively build connections with others, respect, would be the first step. Whether it’s leaders or followers. Respecting each other's opinions and valuing others’ perspectives is the best way to build a solid foundation to your connections. But to make a lasting connection, being yourself is the key. In the leadership position, being yourself can show how transparent you are and make you more approachable. Also showing what you expect from the getgo avoids any future confusions. The same applies as a follower. Being yourself allows the leader to better “lean in” to you, by getting to know in what conditions you work the best in.

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