CHAPTER 11Leadership Style Challenges and Career ManagementObstacles

Surprisingly little has been written about effectively dealing with managerial style challenges at work because it’s simply too difficult a topic to pin down. In reality, however, that more than anything ties into an individual’s ability to manage his or her career successfully. How do you tell someone something as subjective and subtle as the following?

• You appear to avoid confrontation at all costs.

• You’ve developed a reputation as someone who has an argumentative and intimidating disposition.

• You openly challenge and confront others who express contrary opinions.

• You tend to overdelegate and not do enough of the work yourself.

• You appear to instill fear in your ...

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