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Leading while Young

“Lead with what you don’t know.” It sounds counterintuitive, especially for new and younger managers, yet people want leaders who need them. Here's how to do it.

For a younger or less experienced employee, assuming a leadership role can sometimes feel like the workplace equivalent of telling your parents to go to their room. Fortunately, there are strategies to make sure your relationship to your direct reports is a smooth one. (Hidden bonus: These strategies work for leading anyone.)

Four Strategies To Lead Someone Older or More Experienced.