I think the kinder, gentler leadership approach is situational. It greatly depends on the type of employees you are working with since some need just guidance while others require tight supervision. Yes it is possible that both Welch and Immelt are effective leaders depending the the situation each is faced with. It might be that … Read more

I think the kinder, gentler leader's image is not a fad rather it has always been there like any other leadership style. It depends on the leader, as to which one would be like to opt for.Brash, tough-minded & dominant style or the kinder, gentler way?