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What Kind of Leaders Do We Need to Be Now?

Kevin Delaney, co-founder and CEO of Charter, shares his insights into employees’ evolving expectations and how leaders need to adapt to secure and retain the best talent.
Kevin Delaney at VOICES 2021.

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VOICES 2021: The Future of Everything

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