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How can a leader influence a teammate's development?

Shape the environment through good example and support.

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  1. Rewrite the teammate's genes
  2. Model good behavior and support growth ✔
  3. Assume everyone develops identically

Why: A leader cannot change another person's inherited nature. A leader can influence the environment through personal conduct, encouragement, and knowing each teammate.

Huh, didn't know that: This is the simple wisdom behind the phrase lead by example.

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Why did the example walk in front? It was leading the way.
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Answer: Model good behavior and support growth. A leader cannot change another person's inherited nature. A leader can influence the environment through personal conduct, encouragement, and knowing each teammate.

  1. Learn to Lead Volume 2, Chapter 6 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/L2L_Mod2_Ch6_The_Human_Element_107BC137426D2.pdf
    The key ingredient in the leader/follower environment is the leader’s own behavior.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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