What Makes a ‘Good’ Leader in Different Cultures?

Good leaders are like different kinds of superheroes, some save the day with loud and clear commands, while others work quietly behind the scenes. In some places, people love when a leader speaks up and gives orders. In other places, being calm and listening to everyone is what makes a great leader.

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  1. A teacher in a classroom tells everyone exactly what to do, that’s like a leader in Western culture.
  2. In some countries, the class decides together how they want to learn, that's more like a leader in East Asian culture.
  3. A team leader might stand on top of a hill shouting orders, while another leader would sit with the group and listen first.

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