The document discusses the participatory democratic style of leadership used by German retail chain Lidl. It explains that Lidl's director general Louis Terryn prefers an approach where he acts as a facilitator, seeking the advice and expertise of employees rather than dictating decisions. The summary concludes that Lidl finds success with this participatory approach by building trust and commitment among employees.

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