The Ivey Academy Presents: Leadership in Practice

May 13 2024 44 mins
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Hosted by the Ivey Academy at Ivey Business School, Leadership in Practice explores current topics in leadership and organizations. In this podcasting series, we invite our world-class faculty and a variety of industry experts to deliver insights from the latest research in leadership, examine areas of disruption and growth, and discuss how leaders can shape their organizations for success.  To learn more about the Ivey Academy and the services we offer, visit us at IveyAcademy.com

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