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Five science-backed tips to become a better leader
Nudge
20 minutes
1 day ago
Five science-backed tips to become a better leader
My guest on today’s episode of Nudge has spent decades studying leaders.
I asked Prof. Adam Galinsky to share his top five (evidence-backed) leadership tips.
Want to become a better leader?
This is the episode for you.
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