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Why Everyone Should See Themselves as a Leader

Aug 31, 2017
Sue Ashford, a professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, breaks down her research on leadership and how everyone can reach it. She explains the benefits of shared leadership and offers tips on growing leadership skills in yourself and your employees.
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  • Leadership is a fluid concept that can be developed by anyone, regardless of their official position.
  • Teams with multiple leaders tend to perform better, as it allows for diverse perspectives and a more collaborative environment.

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Leadership is fluid and can be developed

Leadership is not static or limited to certain individuals, but rather a fluid concept that can be developed with practice. It is not something that people are born with, but rather a skill that can be cultivated over time. According to Sue Ashford, a professor at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, identifying as a leader can come from others acknowledging our leadership potential or from our own desire to develop it. In exploring the idea of leadership structures in teams, it is important to question whether there should be one leader or multiple leaders. Research suggests that teams with multiple leaders tend to perform better, as it allows for diverse perspectives and a more collaborative environment.

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