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Whereas political candidates in the US fight to gain the\u00a0respect and credibility using themselves as personal examples of success based on\u00a0core values; Europeans seem to be more concerned with solving practical problems of\u00a0their citizens. Is there a different style of leadership style in Europe and US? This is the question I discussed with Victor Osorio, Expansion journalist. Here are three main differences:<\/div>\n
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1.\u00a0Symbolic vs practical leadership<\/strong><\/div>\n
In the US., leaders represent the values of\u00a0society and the company. \u00a0The values of the team are embedded in their persona. The success of leaders is\u00a0reflected in their prototypically representing the team. In contrast,\u00a0European leaders are seen as problem-solvers \u2013someone who\u00a0identifies performance gaps and make decisions to solve problems. Whereas symbolic leadership is based on an emotional bond with the followers\u00a0who personally identify with the leader; practical leadership is based on a\u00a0rational and practical relationship.<\/div>\n
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2.\u00a0Providing a light versus a hand<\/strong><\/div>\n
Leaders can provide a light that guides their\u00a0followers to show the way or, instead, they can hold their hands to walk with\u00a0them. \u00a0American leaders give followers a light with a map \u2013 a set of\u00a0values that serves as a guide. Once these values are internalized, employees\u00a0can operate in a more autonomous manner. In contrast, European leaders tend to offer a\u00a0helping hand to their followers who feel protected under the leaders \u0301 candor\u00a0and directness. Although this leadership styles can be very effective because of\u00a0its closeness, it creates more dependence on the leader.<\/div>\n
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3.\u00a0Leading by biography versus data<\/strong><\/div>\n
Leading by biography is typically done by American leaders.Leaders use portions of their life story to connect with people. They like to tell courage and heroic tales, like the popular discourse of Steve Jobs. Instead, discretion is a more common practice among European leaders. This is consistent with a collectivistic culture in which personal success might create envy and break the social order.<\/div>\n
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In the end, all leaders must gain the respect and credibility from their followers, but there are key differences as to how they do it. Whereas American\u00a0leaders tend to resort to personal values, a sense of direction and success; European leaders prefer to\u00a0rely on problem-solving, direct management and rational logic.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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