Is your workplace culture creepy and forced?

Allow others to hold you accountable | What can gas stations tell us about consumer habits? | Open and consistent communication can boost engagement Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( June 6, 2019 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [FORWARD]( ADVERTISEMENT  [] Leading Edge [] [Allow others to hold you accountable]( The best leaders are those who understand their strengths and weaknesses, live their values and are curious about the people around them, writes Mary Jo Asmus. "It's also not a bad idea to let others know what you value and ask them to hold you accountable for living your values," she suggests. [Aspire-CS]( (6/4) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Is your workplace culture creepy and forced?]( Leaders can model the culture they wish to see, but they can't dictate or impose it, writes Steve McKee. 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