Chapter 5The Affirming Leader
As you might expect, Affirming leaders have a pretty positive vibe about them. They excel at building morale and creating a supportive environment. They’re quick to acknowledge the contributions of their team members and to show people just how much their efforts and talents are appreciated. We’ll elaborate on the value of the Affirming leader in Chapter 13, but in this chapter, we want to go behind the scenes to understand what makes these leaders tick. More specifically, we want to help Affirming leaders understand some of the more subtle psychological mechanisms that can hold them back.
If you’re an Affirming leader, you probably have an easy, cheerful demeanor. People instantly pick up on your warmth and sincerity, ...
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