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Autumn M.
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The "engaging" leadership story
Leaders who use this lens think their leadership started when they were compelled to address an urgent need. They took it upon themselves to change unsatisfactory practices: starting a new organization, volunteering to take on a challenge, liaising between groups in conflict.
The leaders move toward a more facilitative leadership style, and they focus on engaging others and creating collective action.
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