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Jun 27
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Hard Hats to High Stakes: Transitioning ...

Damien Edwards
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In this episode, we discuss why technical expertise and operational success alone aren’t enough for executive leadership. You’ll learn how to transition from solving daily problems to developing people, building systems, creating strategy, and leading with an enterprise-wide perspective.


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