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Mar 2020
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Real Leaders: Oprah Winfrey and the Powe...

Harvard Business Review
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In 1976, broadcast journalist Oprah Winfrey moved to Baltimore to coanchor the evening newscast at a local TV station. But she struggled in that spot and was moved to the morning talk show. That demotion led Winfrey to discover a professional calling that aligned with her personal sensibilities and emerging strengths. In the final episode of a four-part spec ... Show More
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