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What makes a leader truly effective? Is it about strategic vision, time management, decision making confidence?
Robert Kaplan says the best leaders are exceptionally good at asking tough questions so they can make the right decisions.
Kaplan is the author of the book What to Ask the Person in the Mirror: Critical Questions for Becoming a More Effective Leader and Reaching Your…