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Larger Than Life Leadership

Wayne Rivers
By Wayne Rivers
7 minutes

Do leaders have to be larger than life? Must they have all the answers, be exceptionally charismatic, have flamboyant personalities, and appear like Hollywood stars? Or are there other, more important characteristics that contribute to excellent leadership?

Please tune in this week as Dennis explores alternatives to the stereotypical view of how leaders must appear and behave. What has worked for you? Must a leader be larger than life, or are there other ingredients that you’ve employed successfully in your leadership journey? Please share with us in the comments.

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