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Patrice Gordon and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic: How can we become more competent leaders?

Organizational psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic says we often associate leadership with the wrong traits. That's why Patrice Gordon was so surprised by an unusual opportunity: to mentor her CEO.
TED The Way We Work series. Episode 07: Mentorship is often understood as the older generation passing wisdom on to the younger generation. Patrice Gordon believes there are huge benefits to having the novice teach the master. She shares tips on how to reverse mentor effectively and bridge a changing workforce. Photo courtesy of TED.

Part 1 of the TED Radio Hour episode What Leadership Looks Like

Executive coach Patrice Gordon had an unusual opportunity: to mentor her own CEO. Organizational psychologist

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