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The ascent of (chair)man
Warren G. Bennis
A leader's life unfolds in seven stages, and each stage of leadership brings new crises and challenges. From Shakespeare's perspective in As You Like It, they would be: infant, schoolboy, lover, soldier, general, statesman and sage. Knowing what to expect at each stage can help a leader survive and, with luck, come through stronger and more confident.
The first stage is the 'infant' executive. Here it is importantto learn the tools of the trade, and the best...