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May 2022
47m 44s

How Do I Hold My Team Accountable?

Harvard Business Review / Muriel Wilkins
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She’s heading toward the apex of her career and wants to play a more strategic role in her company because she feels that’s where her strengths lie. While she’s great at creating the vision, she’s struggling to set direction and then follow through with her team. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through how to lead with more accountability. 
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