Growing into Leadership: How to Become an Effective Leader

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Growing into Leadership: How to Become an Effective Leader

16 June, 2021, 12 PM-1 PM

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Do you find yourself struggling to grow as a leader? Have you read all the right books, but can't seem to implement all of the learning that's out there into your own leadership experience? Most leadership books explain these principles and behaviors and then expect you to adopt them to become a better leader. They are mostly focused on the characteristics you should change, not the process for developing yourself as a more effective leader.

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