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What is a Leaderless Group, and Why Does It Matter?

7m · Redefine Leadership: Short Takes · 08 Aug 16:35

The concept of a leaderless group illustrates the fundamental concept of functional leadership, and it gives us a powerful exercise to understand and succeed at our role as leaders.

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