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[quote=Anonymous]I want insights on a leadership challenge I currently face as a high-level tech company leader. I currently lead a team of over 40 managers and reports, and my leadership style revolves around servant leadership – one that prioritizes serving and empowering my team to bring out their best potential.

I believe in leading by example, putting the needs of my team first, and fostering a positive work environment. However, I also hold individuals accountable for their performance, and when necessary, I take hard stances and make the tough decision to let go of poor performers.

The feedback from the younger millennial and Gen Z members has been overwhelmingly positive, and I am grateful for their trust and collaboration. However, I've noticed a contrasting situation with some of my older peers. They seem to adopt a leadership approach based on command and control, fostering an atmosphere of fear and hierarchy.

Navigating this multi-generational workplace dynamic has become somewhat of a challenge. While I have immense respect for the experience and expertise of my older peers, I worry that my servant leadership style might not resonate with them as it does with the younger workforce. It concerns me that this disconnect could impact my career progression.

To provide some context, many of my older peers are not retiring as quickly as anticipated, which adds to my dilemma. As a millennial, I value collaboration, transparency, and mutual respect, but I don't want to miss out on opportunities due to a potential clash of leadership styles.

I turn to this community for your valuable experiences and wisdom. Have any of you faced similar situations in your careers? How did you handle the intergenerational differences in leadership styles while still striving to achieve your career goals? Do you think my servant leadership style, combined with my ability to take hard stances and make tough decisions when needed, can coexist with the more traditional command and control mentality of some of my older peers, or do I need to make significant adjustments to bridge this gap?
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