He clarified his goals and did not stop until he got there, incorporating all the skills I will further discuss when it pertains to me trusting someone in an LL Bean Management position.
This art tells that I have a strong personality. I have a connection with Kem’s music because he portrays the qualities of a true leader. Those are qualities that I strive to attain and furthermore, these are the qualities I expect from management.
As a subordinate on the LL Bean innovation team, management can earn my trust by practicing a few of the traits already discussed. They have to be strong leaders. When I say a strong leader, I would not like them to be authoritative, instead I would like them to use a variety of leadership styles. In a Harvard article I read, “New research suggests that the most effective executives use a collection of distinct leadership styles—each in the right measure, at just the right time.” (Goleman, 2012). Leaders need to incorporate many leadership styles into their everyday routine in order to efficiently lead a team. Another aspect that helps me to gain significant trust in a leader is when he/she comes down to my level. When I say that I mean that a leader should …show more content…
One of the things stated on their website is, "do unto others" is not just a saying, but a way of life.” (Bean, 2012) This ties back into everything said previously. If management exerts the type of trust, commitment, and respect that they want to see in their employees, they can only expect the same in return. It is important to give respect to earn it. Their satisfaction guarantee is a perfect example. It states, “Our products are guaranteed to give 100% satisfaction in every way. Return anything purchased from us at any time if it proves otherwise. We do not want you to have anything from L.L.Bean that is not completely satisfactory.” (Bean, 2012). They are giving the customer all the power just as a manager should do a subordinate. They create the product and are so confident that you will not be disappointed with it that they give you a money back guarantee. A good manager creates a task and encourages the employee while staying by their side and helping along the way. LL Bean seems as though they have incorporated this principle into their value