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Read the scenarios below and then provide your personal thoughts. Compare and contrast your thoughts with your peers.

Scenario 1:

Barb Totem has been managing a busy pediatric clinic for the past 10 years. She is friendly with her employees and considers many of them to be her friends. When conflict occurs in the workplace, Barb sometimes finds it difficult to separate her personal feelings for her employees from her job of disciplining them. Barb feels uncomfortable when she needs to speak to some employees about performance because she worries the employees will think she does not like them. Is this a type of leadership style? How can Barb find balance in her role? Have you ever been in this situation in the workplace?

Scenario 2:

Using your own work experience, what type of leadership styles have you witnessed and experienced? What style do you like and dislike and why? Use the distinct styles mentioned in your text.