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The Hidden Power of Vulnerability: Why Great Leaders Dare to Be Wrong

Let's Grow Leaders

As we talked, I posed a leadership and culture question that has confounded me for decades. A couple of weeks ago, I found myself in front of a pair of toe socks at REI. As a leader, you’ve built your career on having answers. Your Turn Are you ready to unlock the next level of your leadership potential?

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I’m Not Naive, We’re Just Cowards

Modern Servant Leader

Dear Opponent of Servant Leadership , No, I’m not naive. You think Servant Leadership doesn’t work “in the real world” I guess organizations practicing servant leadership like Southwest Airlines, Vanguard, REI, U.S. This, in essence, is what most leadership books boil down to. Cowardice.

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Fiona Dawson: “My imperative is around breaking down barriers for people”

Chartered Management Institute

In October 2023, Fiona’s career took another twist: she became president of CMI. Throughout my career I’ve been lucky enough to have people like that.” When describing her own management style, Fiona gives credit to Grant Reied, her most recent CEO at Mars, who pushed her to take on tasks she feared she wasn’t capable of.

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