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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Whether you have leadership experience or not, you want to align your approach as well as possible with the approach they celebrate in their company. IBM prides themselves on investing in their people. They discuss their approach to leadership in a blog on their website, saying, "IBM's leadership empowers and engages employees by providing the growth opportunities and autonomy that give them purpose and fulfillment in their work. By better understanding what employees need, we can attract and keep our talent. We believe hierarchical structures hinder people from doing their best work. And if they're not performing as well as they can, they are not solving our client's problems to the best of their ability. An open, accessible, approachable leadership makes all the difference. Employees who feel heard, valued, and challenged by their leaders are motivated to do their best work." Find this blog and read more on the six ways IBM's leadership demonstrates these qualities.

Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"There is a multitude of factors that have helped me to become a strong leader. First and foremost, I had an outstanding mentor from a young age. Secondly, I have studied leadership at great length. My personality has also contributed to my success as I am a natural coach, teacher, and leader."

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"Well, as I don't have much official leadership experience, I can detail the type of leadership I have thrived under and would model myself after should I be entrusted with a leadership opportunity. One of the things I valued in my best mentors is that they were always available to talk with me and ready to offer me advice on my development. I asked for feedback, and they were always sure to deliver it, unsolicited or not, which I always viewed as a helping hand. I worked hard to earn their trust, and they, in turn, gave me opportunities to prove myself and earn and retain that trust."

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