Modern leadership comes with a unique set of values and opportunities. As leaders shift away from traditional, autocratic management styles, they are instead adopting more agile, democratic, and transformational styles that focus on building greater relationships, trust, and engagement. According to a 2021 Forbes article, modern leadership requires: promoting a sense of inclusion and belonging […]
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