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Jun 2022
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585: How Top Leaders Influence Great Tea...

DAVE STACHOWIAK
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Scott Keller: CEO Excellence Scott is a senior partner in McKinsey’s Southern California office. He co-leads the firm’s global CEO Excellence service line and is the author of six books, including the bestseller Beyond Performance. Scott spent his early consulting years working on business strategy and operational topics until his life was turned upside down ... Show More
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