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How to Get People to Follow Your Lead

For aspiring leaders, simple changes in the way they speak and behave can help improve relationships with co-workers

15 April 2015· 1 min read

Episode 5: The New Rules of Business

Is your team willing to be led by you? Despite being competent, many an aspiring leader faces resistance and even animosity from their teams and often get labeled as arrogant, aggressive and assertive. You can solve this problem by becoming more warm in your relationships. Simple changes in the way you speak and your body language can significantly impact how colleagues perceive you.

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