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2178: 5 Key Roles That Leaders Play by Amber Waugaman on Business Leadership

Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship · Sep 17, 2026 · 10:18

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Episode 2178:
Amber Waugaman breaks leadership into five distinct roles: motivator, teacher, coach, role model, and doer. She explains what each one looks like in practice, why the coaching role is the one leaders most often skip, and what passive leadership costs an organization. Her point is that these roles are available to anyone, with or without a title.
Read along with the original article here: https://awleadershipadvisory.com/5-key-roles-that-leaders-play
Quotes to ponder:
"As always, you don't need a formal leadership title to exhibit leadership behavior."
"A coaching style is: two-way, non-directive, non-judgmental, compassionate, partnership, inviting someone to think deeper."
"Passive and reactive leadership is very expensive for an organization and causes unnecessary stress, strife, and frustration to direct reports, peers, HR, and leaders."
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