Sept. 22, 2025

When Being Likeable Isn't Enough: The Relationship vs. Results Leadership Gap

When Being Likeable Isn't Enough: The Relationship vs. Results Leadership Gap

Are you the friendly leader your team works around instead of with? Many directors and managers excel at building relationships but struggle with the operational side of leadership—making decisions, solving problems, and driving results. In this executive brief, discover why being likeable without being effective creates a career ceiling, the three critical gaps that separate relationship builders from complete leaders, and a strategic framework for developing your operational leadership skills. Learn how to transform from the nice boss everyone likes to the effective leader everyone respects and wants to follow. Perfect for managers and directors who want to combine strong relationships with strong execution to advance their leadership careers.

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