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Jul 2023
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The Best Leaders Are Also Technical Expe...

Harvard Business Review
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Being a great manager isn't enough to lead others to success. You also need to deeply understand your organization's core business. Amanda Goodall studies the relationship between leaders and organizational performance. She argues that the best leaders are technical experts — for example, doctors who head up hospitals or all-star basketball players who go on ... Show More
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