Leaders being born vs. made is a bit of a separate issue. The research on this issue is fairly conclusive: 50/50. We have innate predispositions that affect who we are and what we do (nature) but we can learn and develop and grow (nurture).
Dave UlrichWhen leaders behave consistently with the expectations of customers, they are doing things inside their organization that deliver value outside.
Dave UlrichFuture leaders will be less concerned with saying what they will deliver and more concerned with delivering what they have said they would.
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