When leaders are working with followers they usually use a directive style laying out what needs to be done and by when. When you start working with other competent leaders who have to shift your style and use coaching and collaboration more than direction. Explain the why and let them help determine the how we will get this done. This Forbes post is a great read:
“I believe a quote by Ralph Nader in his book Crashing the Party sums up the role of a leader well: “The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.”
If you’ve worked very long in the corporate field, you’ve likely been exposed to high-level executives who were strong, competent, insightful leaders. You’ve also likely been exposed to executives who weren’t. The difference between the two is often dramatic.”