re: Tips on being a supervisor/manager/leader

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As much as I hate the whole alpha/beta thing in regards to pick up artist shite I think it absolutely applies to work/business. No matter how long they may have been doing this they will still respond to a leader that takes charge of things. It's why they have been doing it for 30 years and haven't moved on. They are followers and always will be.

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I agree with this to an extent. I think there are some people who just naturally aren't fit to lead. They lack conviction or drive or confidence, whatever it is, they just don't have it.

At the same time, being the alphamale is not what is required, atleast not in all industries, to be a great leader. One of my best engineering leads ever was one of the most soft-spoken, quiet men I've ever met. He was also one of the nicest men I've ever known and was as direct as any manager I've ever had.

There are plenty of different styles for leading. I've had rah rah alphamale leaders who were awful. Do what suits you. Don't pretend to be what you're not.

Humor is underrated in a leader IMO.