One of the hardest things to do as a leader is to help employees view you not as a leader but as a partner. This means ditching the mindset that you are the boss and it's your way or the highway. The best leaders want to learn and grow with their teams, walking next to them on the road to success - not in front of or behind.
I personally hate the title of CEO. It is a daily reminder of power. I want everyone on my team to understand I am not in any way above them but instead a partner walking alongside them. I want to build relationships with my team and not be considered "above" joining in on activities like playing ping pong, having a beer or playing cards.
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