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TLP399: Lead Don’t Manage with Mark Williams

March 6, 2024

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Mark Williams, CEO and managing partner of Brokers International shares insights from his book, “Lead, Don’t Manage: 12 Lessons in Creating a Leadership Culture Based on Core Values,” which addresses gaps in leadership attributes. Mark shares the top three leadership mistakes and their root causes, including issues related to hiring and the impact of technology…

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