216. Miranda Priestly Was Ruthless, or Simply Committed to Excellence?

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In this very first episode in a new series of conversations around Devil Wears Prada, Julia begins with a question that sits at the heart of the film and of leading itself: when we call someone ruthless , what do we actu...

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