By Peter Jeff
The Leadership Mints Guy

Here’s an idea to reinforce the power in diversity. Reading time: 3:21

Natural gas is odorless -yet you can still smell leaking gas. Why?

Utility companies add a chemical- methyl mercaptan- that gives the natural gas an unnatural scent.

And some might say a life-saving accent.

Adding that chemical -that beneficial difference —to the natural gas is symbolic of effective leadership.

That’s because the most effective leaders bring together diverse elements to create a more productive, more efficient, and more effective working environment. They understand that diversity can enrich, engage and empower creative and critical thinking skills.

Indeed, effective leaders marshal a greater deference to difference. They foster a greater respect for the mastery of -and the majesty in — diversity.

And no wonder, even Mother Nature’s awesome power stems from her deference to differences like these:

Electricity flows because of the difference between a positive charge and a negative charge.

Water flows because of the difference in water pressure.
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