
Drop the Mask: Leading with Presence, Not Performance
In many workplaces, performance becomes a form of armor. Leaders are often rewarded for appearing composed, decisive, and unaffected by pressure, even when the reality
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In many workplaces, performance becomes a form of armor. Leaders are often rewarded for appearing composed, decisive, and unaffected by pressure, even when the reality
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