Being able to recognize and truly appreciate (instead of simply tolerating or accepting) others\u2019 differences typically leads to more perspectives and a greater amount of ideas.\u00a0 Many great business leaders and authors talk about what results from this appreciation.\u00a0\u00a0From the\u00a0generation of more solutions to the identification of increased opportunities to succeed,\u00a0encouraging individuals to continuously\u00a0be proud of their\u00a0differences can be a powerful strategy toward a more fully functioning organization.<\/p>\n
Thus, the wise leader looks for the utility in differences rather than trying to make everyone more like them.\u00a0 It has been our experience that this practice typically increases energy and motivation in all people involved – and saves the energy that is typically spent trying to change others to be more like “me.”\u00a0\u00a0The “be more like me” method\u00a0of leadership and management\u00a0usually results in an energy drain in both oneself and in others, while appreciating and utlizing differences can be an incredible energy boost for all.<\/p>\n