After five years of entrepreneurship, the author reflects on transitioning into a new corporate role while adapting their leadership style. Insights from Mike Brzozowski, who is adjusting to a multinational team in Germany, highlight the importance of understanding diverse cultures and exercising patience in leadership. He finds humor effective but tempers it to fit a more formal environment. Through a focus on shared ownership and understanding different approaches, Brzozowski emphasizes gradual adaptation for team cohesion and effectiveness in diverse settings.
I'm a person who just wants to get stuff done. I'm working on being more patient and flexible. I have to force myself to slow down and realize that I don't have to have an answer today.
Everyone speaks English, but they come from different cultures. Shared ownership is huge. I've put a real focus to make a concerted effort to be more understanding of different approaches.
We are all trying to row in the same direction, we are just trying to get the cadence.
I'm putting a toe in the water because humor is a tool I like to wield, but I have to adapt to the formality of German culture.
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