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ated with. The key is to develop your manag-
ers at all levels to transform from good leaders
to great leaders. A good leader can help peo-
ple become better at what they're doing, while
a great leader can do so much more; they can
take a team and make each individual brilliant
at what they do by inspiring them to learn and
become the best version of themselves that
they can.
What do great leaders do? They:
• Inspire and motivate those around them
• Think strategically, not just about next
week or next year, but about what changes
need to be instituted to bring about contin-
ual positive results years from now
• Create a space for interaction and reflec-
tive dialogue that encourages people and
provides opportunities for others to learn
and grow professionally
• Set a positive example in both their
personal and professional lives for others
to emulate
• Have great character, are selfless and
modest, and have a clear vision of what
is right, true, and ethical
• Accept responsibility for their actions,
do not blame others, and are problem
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References
1. Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) St. Louis Fed,
"Unemployment Rate: Manufacturing Industry, Private
Wage, and Salary Workers," December 6, 2019.
2. Deloitte, "2018 Skills Gap in Manufacturing Study."
Alfred Macha is the president of
AMT Partners. He can be reached
at Alfred@amt-partners.com.
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Table 2: Key culture component assessment.
