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The Future of Leadership: Are You Leading Like a Shark 🦈 or a Dolphin 🐬? Several weeks back, I had the pleasure of meeting with a really cool, fun, dynamic change agent and leader in the private equity space while I was in New York 🌆. We talked about his progression and work in his career and his own experience with an incredible executive and transformational coach 🤝. I learned about him and how he really leans into being more of a dolphin 🐬 rather than a shark 🦈 in business. We had a lot of laughs 😂, and one of the most genuine characteristics of this leader was that he was present, authentic, and truly himself 🙌. Here’s a little framework of what we discussed: The Future of Leadership: Are You Leading Like a Shark 🦈 or a Dolphin 🐬? In the world of business, many leaders embody the traits of two very different creatures: the shark and the dolphin. Each represents a distinct approach to leadership, work, and relationships. The question is: which one are you? 🤔 Sharks 🦈 have long been admired for their fierce determination, their ability to dominate the seas 🌊, and their single-minded focus. They are powerful, competitive, and often feared 😠. In business, leaders who emulate the shark approach are driven by a desire to outperform, outmaneuver, and outlast 🚀. But while sharks may be successful in the short term, their approach often leads to isolation, conflict, and burnout 😤. On the other hand, dolphins 🐬 are known for their intelligence, emotional awareness 💡, and collaborative nature 🤗. They lead with balance, combining strength 💪 with playfulness 😄, intelligence 🧠 with intuition, and independence with cooperation. Dolphins understand that success doesn’t come from dominating others but from working in harmony 🎶 and uplifting the group 👏. The future of leadership is changing 🌀. It’s no longer about being the strongest or the loudest—it’s about being the most balanced ⚖️, present, and human ❤️. Are you ready to leave behind the shark mentality 🦈 and embrace the dolphin way of leadership 🐬? How will you choose to lead in this new era—like a shark or a dolphin? Let’s embrace a leadership style that celebrates both strength and compassion 🌟, where we lead not just with power, but with purpose 🎯.