In my view, one really becomes an adult when you realise that you don't know the answer to everything! A leader who does not listen to his/her colleagues, who isn't receptive to new ideas, who has no desire to learn new things, can prove to be a serious obstacle to his organisation's progress and performance.

We can all learn from each other. Everyone has something to offer and everyone possibly / probably has something different to offer from their other work colleagues. This is a resource that any good leader must know how to tap into. Saying "we have always done it this way" is dinosaur-speak. In this rapidly changing world, a leader must be aware of or listen to those who understand the importance of new technology or developments and be willing to explore the potential benefits for their organisation. By growing themselves, leaders will be able to mentor new or junior team members and encourage them to learn and grow themselves. And, additionally, it is likely to make their own position more secure because of their experience and constantly evolving breadth of knowledge.

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Learning from others + Growing oneselves
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