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What Great Leaders Can Learn from Great Photographers

Harvard Business Review

They like to develop the skill in others. Sam Abell falls into the latter camp of truly reflective practitioners. Abell has figured out that the way to get a great photograph is not to take it but to make it. Instead he learned to follow his dad’s advice: “Compose and wait, Sammy. Photo Credit: Sam Abell.

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Honesty and Integrity are the Bedrock of Trust

The Practical Leader

Kenyan runner Abel Mutai was just a few feet from the finish line but became confused with the signage and stopped. Fernandez caught up to Mutai and, instead of passing him, pushed him to victory. They were seen as less technically skilled, poorer problem solvers, and less able to develop others.

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