Five qualities for business leaders in an age of uncertainty

At this point in history people need business leaders who focus on creating progressive outcomes for all in the societies they serve.

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The 21st century has given us great access to information and a heightened awareness of human impact on the planet. We are also witnessing a proliferation in the use of technology by a global population that is increasingly digital native.
However, although circumstances have changed, people continue to look for leaders who provide guidance in much the same way as leaders of previous centuries did. Leadership is still largely viewed through the filter of politics, but big business—the sort that controls an economic value that compares with an entire continent’s GDP—is a growing source of leadership that determines the direction of th
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