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Feb 2025
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The Path to Inspired Leadership

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Social psychologist and leadership expert Adam Galinsky says there are two kinds of leaders: those who inspire and those who infuriate. Which will you be? 📕 Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Transform your day in 10 minutes. Enjoy daily, bite‑si ... Show More
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