When thinking about approaches to change between American and Indian managers, there is a striking difference between business practices. There are many areas that include motivating employees, creating a sense of mission, committing to transparency and accountability, investing in training, empowering through communication and culture. (HBR, Leadership Lessons from India 2010). We know that leadership is very important for motivation and interpersonal behavior within the company. Having effective leadership involves the talents needed to inspire and lead people. In the article, Leadership Lesson from India, it is stated that the important difference between Indian and American business leaders is how they focus their energy on leading. Indian leaders prioritize their responsibilities, such as being a key contributor to business strategy, a custodian of the organization, a role model for workers, and a representative of the interests of owners and investors. While Americans believe that the interests of shareholders are their main concern. The Indian leader believes that it is important to understand the development of the company's strategy. American leaders focus on profit center managers, leaving the Indian leader to focus on setting the agenda and play a more visible role in shaping their management strategy. According to research studies, Indian leaders possess the skills they value most. For example, they understand organizational structure and articulate core values; and envision the path to the future with strategic thinking, guiding change. (HBR, Leadership Lessons from India 2010). When it comes to motivating an employee, the American and Indian manager may consider “transformational” or charismatic leadership. Studies show that the American CEO ...... middle of paper ...... Teamwork). Managing is an important process in a business. I believe that if we have the trait model and the behavior model, they determine what makes an effective leader. When you manage a team, you need to have people skills. He said interpersonal skills enable one to make productive connections with others. (HBR, Be Clear About How Your Team Works). In conclusion, being a leader is important in any organization because we need people to make everything run smoothly. Good managers get the job done, focus on achieving goals and keeping their teams productive. I believe that every manager strives to become a “great boss”. It is important for a manager or leader to understand that “cultures are different” and that there is diversity among individuals. Emphasizing the importance of communication in team culture and team building is mandatory in managing a team..