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True leadership toughness means avoiding extremes, fostering accountability

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Traditional leadership models are failing, with many leaders believing they must choose between being a "jerk" or being passive. True toughness, however, involves psychological commitment to a mission, maintaining high standards, and fostering the best in others, rather than resorting to ego or fear. This approach requires leaders to embrace discomfort, provide precise feedback, and make difficult decisions to prevent mediocrity, ultimately driving performance while building a positive culture. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · John Baird, Matt Hunter ·

    How to be tough, not a jerk — and why most people get toughness wrong

    By moving past the false choice between being "nice" and being "ruthless," you can drive extraordinary performance while building a culture to be proud of.

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