Episode 10: Leaders Under Pressure-5 Essential Skills for the New Era
The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast
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The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast
Published: November 10, 2020
Leaders are under pressure. Are there certain skills that can even make a difference in a crisis? In the episode, we cover a Zenger Folkman study that compared leadership 360-degree assessments before and after the pandemic that revealed five essential skills needed for this new era.
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Article: Leaders Under Pressure: Finding the Essential Skills For the New Era
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