London Business School

Question 3 of 4

Managers today lead teams of people who are from different cultures and can be located in different time zones, all with different motivations and working styles. How do you inspire them?

1. A) Pick a successful big business giant, like Jack Welch or Richard Branson, and copy their style
2. B) It’s not just about you – it’s about how you relate to those around you
3. C) Select your top performers and concentrate on developing them

Answer

The best answer is B: Whoever and wherever your team members are, and however they work, they want an authentic leader who can understand their motivations, acknowledge their contributions, engender a sense of community and help them to connect. It’s whether your followers believe in you that matters.