Maybe you have heard the old leadership saw that "it's better to be respected than liked." It sounds sensible. But there are a couple of problems with this common leadership advice.
One, all people, even hard-charging leaders, are wired to seek others' approval. Which makes being able to stomach their dislike, even when it’s in the service of some higher aim, one of the most common leadership challenges. Just ask this top VC, who has worked with many newbie CEOs.
Second, this saying may be pithy, but that means it's also vague. It's handy to know that you valuing respect over good will make you a better leader. But how do you put that into action?
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