Episode 73: Remastering The Extraordinary Leader
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Build the conditions great leadership needs.
Learn four leadership skills that set exceptional leaders apart.
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Learn four leadership skills that set exceptional leaders apart.
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Published: April 21, 2022
The decision a leader makes regarding their leadership behavior has a profound impact on their career, and the performance of those reporting to them. But the great majority of leaders began their careers with the target of being a good accountant, engineer, marketer, or analyst. Few had set their sights on being an extraordinary leader.
Over 30 years of research, practice, and implementation of leadership practices in hundreds of organizations have led us to learn some vital lessons. In today’s episode, we’re sharing five important insights on how extraordinary leaders are made.
Learn more about the newly remastered Extraordinary Leader Development Experience.
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