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The power of quiet leadership

The power of quiet leadership

Leaders don’t need to be loud and confident. The Open University’s Dr Jacqueline Baxter makes the case for a quieter approach.

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Animated by Sofja Umarik, originally published on 23 December 2020

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    29 August 2024
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