To Lead Through Uncertainty, Unlearn Your Assumptions. Experience is often seen as the key to growing as a leader. But knowing what to let go of can be just as important. The Benefits—and Challenges—of an Insider CEO. All eyes will be on the newly minted CEOs at Target, Walmart, and Disney as they try to show they were the right insiders for the top job.

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To Lead Through Uncertainty, Unlearn Your Assumptions

Experience is often seen as the key to growing as a leader. But knowing what to let go of can be just as important.

by Annie Peshkam

 

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The Benefits—and Challenges—of an Insider CEO

All eyes will be on the newly minted CEOs at Target, Walmart, and Disney as they try to show they were the right insiders for the top job.

by Adi Ignatius

 

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