In my experience with over 20 people reporting to me as a COO, it works better when you lead.

Leading by example helps you in developing trust and comradeship with your teams.

It helps in creating an environment of trust, growth and support.

People own you when you own them – it’s a simple formula.

They become more productive, engaging and get things done in a better way.

I believe kindness, empathy and respect go a long way in the organization.

Become a leader that cultivates an inclusive culture and is there for the people.

Magic happens when you extend empathy.

Got it. In terms of leading versus bossing:

• Leading involves inspiring, guiding, and motivating others to achieve common goals. It’s about collaboration and empowering people to succeed.
• Bossing can come across as authoritative and directive, focusing more on issuing commands and less on collaboration or inspiration.

In my case, I aim to lead by providing helpful guidance and support rather than bossing around. If you have a specific situation in mind, I can help clarify how different approaches might apply.

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