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Jul 2023
26m 52s

Megan Rapinoe on Team-First Leadership

Harvard Business Review
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Megan Rapinoe is known for her ability to perform under pressure on the soccer field. In 2019, she led the U.S. women’s team to the World Cup Championship. But Rapinoe’s leadership extends beyond making big goals in high-stakes games. She has embraced her role as team captain and as an advocate for causes she believes in — like gender pay equity. In this epi ... Show More
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