Tags: Wisdom
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Want to be known as an effective leader? You need to earn it. Here's how.
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Sometimes, we might learn more from our mistakes than our successes.
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The clock never stops. But you can use it effectively.
Creating a company is one thing. Running it is quite another.
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Becoming a wise leader includes being aware of what's happening around you.