Farmers pay attention to the details . It is not always an innate quality. By sheer hard work, constant research, an investment in time, and consistent habits he or she fosters growth in ways others may not understand. A farmer works harder for better results . We could easily be talking about leadership: it is so much like gardening. As leaders, it is too easy to see the role as one of domination and control. We are in charge and we want everyone to know that. Yet, if we tend a garden or a farm, we learn quickly that the plants have their own way of surviving in the wild. We cannot pull on the green stems. A nurturing approach is not "an" option in leadership; it is the only option . It is also something you can learn with practice and patience, like farming and gardening. To lead effectively, we must nurture . In many ways, the gardening analogy is better than any other analogy (say, running a race, rowing, or building a house). Some things that come out well are: Stre
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