The Non-Confrontational Leader

AquatiZoo podcast by Lori Semple

Jun 12, 202630:43Business

It seems so harmless to have a leader that doesn't seem to want to upset anyone, but this sort of stand-offish behavior can be a problem for everyone in the long run. How nice is too nice? Today we discuss! l.semple@magi...

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