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August 12, 2014 The Best Leaders "Talk the Walk" By Bill Taylor Why words matter.

Warren Bennis, Leadership Pioneer by Julia Kirby Few scholars have had such influence over the study of what it takes to be a leader. The Skills Leaders Need at Every Level by Jack Zenger Fail to develop these at your peril. The Former CEO of Ogilvy & Mather on Personal Branding by Joan Solotar Be authentic, be memorable. How Virtual Humans Can Build Better Leaders by Randall W. Hill, Jr. Avatars are teaching social skills in simulations.

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