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Maturity in the attitude of the business leader

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Article Overview: The mature business leader knows his strengths and wants to develop them, and he also knows his weaknesses which he endeavors to control.

Maturity in the attitude of the business leader

The mature business leader knows his strengths and wants to develop them, and he also knows his weaknesses which he endeavors to control. Imagine yourself in the following situation. A close observer, a person you know well and respect, is telling you the following. ‘’From the way you just handled your people, I am reminded of the task-orientation of a lion.’’ As a mature business leader, you would not have the automatic reflex of feeling hurt, a feeling to which a lesser leader could not help succumbing, because you would realize that the remark of this person whom you respect is intended either as a compliment, or as constructive rather than negative criticism, depending on the kind of context in which the statement was made. Consequently, you would reflect your strengths as a mature business leader if you replied in one of the two following ways, depending on which of the above two meanings your observer intended to convey. If he meant to compliment you, you might say ‘’Thanks, I have a strong team of young lions and we fully understand each other’’. If he intended to convey constructive criticism, you might say ‘’Yes, I tend to be a little overbearing when I become impatient and forget the basics of motivation; thanks for reminding me.’’ Such reactions are among the signs denoting an honest and mature business leader with a genuine desire to become an even better leader. If this represents your tendency of reacting, it shows that you have great strengths as a business leader and a mature attitude of leadership.

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