If you like movies and you’re in a position of leadership, this movie is a must see.
The protagonist, Monsieur Gustav, builds rock-solid commitment in everyone he touches at The Grand Budapest Hotel – one of the best films of 2014, in my opinion.
Here are 7 timeless lessons (with behavior + result) that we can learn from this fictive, but exemplary leader…
You can’t be everything for everybody. Some reports will find you too directive, others not enough. However, you can listen to feedback and adjust your style when needed.
In everything you do, seek to understand first and act second. There is no right way to lead your team or group. It is as unique as every individual in it. Therefore, your paradoxes and the balance you need to find for each of them will look differently than mine.
In parts 1 and 2 I have presented 7 which I consider most relevant to people managers working right now. Apply the relevant tips and examples as needed.
Change comes about as a result of accepting what is, rather than a striving to be different (Beisser 1970). This was the key idea I presented in the LinkedIn Pulse article, "3 Powerful Steps to Embrace the Change Paradox". For any team leader or man ...
