You Think You’re a Good Collaborator. Do the People You Manage Agree?

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Summary.   

Senior leaders often pride themselves on listening and empowering others—but the people around them may experience something quite different. Research with more than 10,000 professionals and

Most of the senior leaders we work with tell us that they are effective collaborators, and that they emphasize listening and empowerment in their interactions with others. Yet data from the people they interact with tells a different story.