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Jane Goodall on leadership lessons from primates

Worklife with Adam Grant

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Leadership Lessons from Chimpanzees

This chapter delves into the experiences of a primatologist transitioning to remote work, emphasizing the parallels between chimpanzee and human behavior in leadership. It explores the distinct traits of effective leaders versus dominant figures, highlighting how communication styles and social relationships play critical roles. The discussion further examines the behavioral dynamics of male politicians in relation to primate behavior, questioning the factors that influence leadership effectiveness.

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