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Feb 2023
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193 Matt Williams - The Leadership Shift

Raymond A. Mason School of Business
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As the world evolves, leadership also evolves. There's no doubt the leader of today and tomorrow will be different from the leader of the past. Qualities and approaches that defined yesterday's high quality leaders won't work moving forward. Our guest today says a fundamental shift is occurring, and leaders must adapt. Matt Williams is a clinical professor at William & Mary's School of Business and an experienced and successful leader. He's the Managing Director of Brand Federation and the former CEO of The Martin Agency - one of the top advertising agencies in America. He says in order to succeed, leaders have to change their way of thinking; about themselves, their organizations, and their employees. 

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