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Jun 2021
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159: Experience Managerial Greatness wit...

MAMIE KANFER STEWART
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I’m in the process of writing my second book on what it means to be a modern manager. The process of writing this book included interviewing dozens of people about their great manager in search of themes, practices and habits from the best managers. Instead of talking to the managers, I spoke with the direct reports to hear what their manager did that made t ... Show More
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