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Fit for the Leadership Challenge
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Fit for the Leadership Challenge

by Casey J. Bedgood
November 2022
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
184 pages
3h 58m
English
Productivity Press
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Chapter 2 Is Finding the Right Leadership Sponsor Risky Business?

DOI: 10.4324/9781003335108-3

Sponsorship

Merriam-Webster defines leadership as ‘The office or position of a leader.’ Practically, leadership is essentially getting others to do what you want without force. Is there an art and science to becoming an effective leader? The short answer is yes.

One of the greatest challenges leaders face along the career journey is minimizing risks. Career risks may include acquiring the right skills, continuing education, aligning with the right career partners, knowing when to step forward for the next role and the like. Unfortunately, formal education does not always properly prepare one to master the art of leadership.

There are several ...

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