Feb 23, 2021

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How To Be a Great Boss

Simple truths for effective leadership

After being in leadership positions for 25 years in military, corporate, government, and volunteer settings, I’ve found one simple definition for good leadership to always be true:

Good Leadership is the actions you take that make people want to follow you.

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Family Man. Leader. MBA Strategy and Management. Marine Corps Veteran. Winemaker. emaxklein@icloud.com

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How To Be a Great Boss

Simple truths for effective leadership

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