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Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

  • 1.  Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Wed August 28, 2024 03:28 PM
    Edited by System Test 18 days ago
    What leaders do you admire and why? Which leaders have had the most significant impact on you, and what qualities or actions make them stand out?



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  • 2.  RE: Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Thu August 29, 2024 06:50 AM

    Managers who lead the way, act as role models and lend a hand.


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  • 3.  RE: Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Tue September 03, 2024 10:44 AM

    Rara avis. Might be an endangered species...



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  • 4.  RE: Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Thu August 29, 2024 06:52 AM

    I lead with integrity and empathy, aiming to be seen as a fair and supportive leader who values growth and innovation. Inspired by Nelson Mandela's resilient and moral leadership, I strive to tackle the challenge of sustaining team morale in a dynamic industry. Witnessing the potential in others to surpass their limits is what drives my passion for fostering an environment of continuous learning and success.


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  • 5.  RE: Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Tue September 03, 2024 10:46 AM

    Sounds very nice, albeit a bit vague.



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  • 6.  RE: Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Wed September 11, 2024 11:32 AM

    Thanks for your reply :) let me elaborate the question. In your view which leaders have had the most significant impact on you, and what qualities or actions make them stand out both in your personal and professional life.



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    Apptio Education & Community
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  • 7.  RE: Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Mon September 16, 2024 06:28 AM
    Edited by System Test 18 days ago

    A director I had for a while many years ago. This person had a vision and was able to articulate it so that we could all understand it and take action. An excellent negotiator too, who used to meet with peers prior to director council meetings, so that the proposals would be backed by everyone and approved every time. 

    Another one was very forceful-which I admired at times-but this person lacked what we might call the diplomatic touch and made more enemies than allies.

    Those two definitely stand out when looking back, particularly the former one.


    P.S.

    Many answers go in the direction of a leader being able to listen and to be supportive. This for me is a given.
    Also, they have to go beyond words and trigger action and then follow up on the results.

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  • 8.  RE: Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Thu September 19, 2024 04:39 AM

    Thanks for sharing your insights! It's interesting to hear how impactful those directors were in different ways.



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  • 9.  RE: Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Thu September 19, 2024 10:50 AM

    I aspire to be like a senior analyst from my team. She shows integrity by inspiring my team through clear, decisive communication. She demonstrates visionary thinking and emotional intelligence, guiding the organization toward long-term success.


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  • 10.  RE: Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Thu September 19, 2024 10:44 AM

    Leaders who are kind, fair and help when you need them. 


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  • 11.  RE: Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Thu September 19, 2024 10:46 AM

    A manager I worked with in my previous organization. Knew how to get the work done efficiently while getting everyone to contribute their best efforts. Had this diplomatic aggression that is hard to describe, would push through challenging situations effortlessly.


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  • 12.  RE: Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Thu September 19, 2024 10:48 AM

    Leaders who can stay calm in stressful situations, don't get lost, stay optimistic and always try to motivate the people around them.


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  • 13.  RE: Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Thu September 19, 2024 10:49 AM

    I admire leaders, who respect and value their employees,  who see their potential and inspire them to become a better version of themselves, who can direct you in the right direction when you need help.


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  • 14.  RE: Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Thu September 19, 2024 10:51 AM

    I admire leaders who are good listeners and who show empathy to their team. Leaders who support their staff with career development on Day 1 is very important as well. 


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  • 15.  RE: Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Tue October 01, 2024 07:02 AM

    Leaders who can handle stressful situations and always try to motivate the people around them.


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  • 16.  RE: Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Tue October 01, 2024 07:03 AM

    I admire leaders who enable other people to become more powerful professionals. Quoting Dan Pink, those who provide their people with sufficient autonomy, ability to master new skills and sense of purpose. Good leader would be able to step back at some point of time, knowing his team is able to work without his guidance.


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  • 17.  RE: Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Tue October 01, 2024 07:04 AM

    I admire a leader by three key traits: Leaders have responsibility; leaders have influence (they build trust / relationships); and leaders should and take actions.


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  • 18.  RE: Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Mon October 14, 2024 10:47 AM

    I admire leaders that not only are technically good in their field, but also that generate a pleasant and friendly team environment to work on, with ability to build trust and share achievements or obstacles with. Those kind of actions make them stand out.


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  • 19.  RE: Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Mon October 14, 2024 10:48 AM

    Leaders who works with you as a team and as person have integrity and empathy. The most significant leader was my senior in my first organisation guided me through all steps and helped me where I am failing. Quality that make him stand out Empathy, Way he talks and guide you, Good Organiser and Team Mate.


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  • 20.  RE: Leaders You Admire: Influences and Inspirations

    Posted Mon October 14, 2024 10:49 AM

    Leaders who know how to stay calm and act as role models


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