German leaders provide direction with explanation. When you lead Germans, tell them clearly what needs to happen—the goals, the standards, the expectations. But also tell them why. Explain your reasoning.
Help them understand the logic behind the direction. This is not optional context; it is expected. Germans want to understand what they are doing and why they are doing it.
This understanding enables them to work intelligently, adapt when circumstances change, and make judgment calls consistent with your actual purpose. Leaders who merely command without enabling followers to understand the reasoning are not leading well by German standards. Invest in making your direction comprehensible.
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