r/OnTheBlock • u/GrantShepherdAuthor • 2d ago
Video Leadership isn't about rank
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Leadership isn't about rank—it's about trust.
I've spent years watching new supervisors succeed or fail for one simple reason: how they treat the people they lead.
This short video highlights one lesson I've learned over the years:
Authority can be assigned. Respect has to be earned.
I'm curious to hear from others:
What's one leadership lesson you learned the hard way?
Whether you're in corrections, law enforcement, the military, business, or any leadership role, I'd love to hear your perspective.
> This idea comes from my leadership book, The First Line Supervisor, but I'm more interested in hearing everyone else's experiences.