When thinking of managers on this topic, I immediately have two that come to mind. The manager I had back in high school and the one I had when I first started at the Bank. My manager from my job in high school was not the greatest relationally intelligent individual. He could not connect with individuals and gain buy-in from those he led. The manager I had when I started at the Bank was the polar opposite. She was empathetic, understanding, and easy to relate to, and she was very talented at gaining buy-in from others. Most managers I have had or leaders I have watched from a distance share these characteristics. Those characteristics of empathy, grit, relatability, and drive will, in a sense, "lead the charge" and can drive people to care about their work. Being empathetic is a skill that I have put a lot of effort into developing and am continuing to work on. Naturally, I am very confrontational, and empathy is lacking when it comes to others falling short of something. I used to be quick to compare what others did to myself and judge them based on shortcomings. I constantly remind myself to treat