Six things no one tells you about becoming a leader
Becoming a leader for the first time can be isolating. Here’s what the management playbooks don’t tell you, and some advice on dealing with the new dynamic....
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Taking responsibility, not shortcuts, is the bedrock of successÂ
18 hours ago • by Shelley Zalis in Management • 3 min read • 
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We often discuss leadership in terms of culture, inclusion, empathy, and purpose. These all matter, of course, but beneath every effective leader and every meaningful career is a simpler truth: there are...
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