Scenario 14-2. Larry's pasta shop has been growing continuously. The shop is now three times the size it was when Larry first opened it 10 years ago. There are now 26 employees working in three different shops. Larry has finally controlled his costs and has made his overall system of doing business more efficient. His two brothers, Lon and Lyn, manage the other two shops. The brothers have a partnership agreement.
-In Scenario 14-2, Larry has shown that he is an excellent manager. However, judging by the success of his pasta shops, Larry is probably also an excellent ______ since he has directed and influenced his employees into a highly successful business.

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Larry's ability to grow his business, manage costs, improve efficiency, and successfully delegate management roles to his brothers demonstrates qualities of an excellent leader, not just a manager or supervisor. Leadership involves guiding and influencing others towards success, which Larry has evidently achieved.