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How to become a "friction-fixer" with Bob Sutton

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The Strategic Advantage of Being Boring in Leadership

This chapter investigates the idea that being perceived as boring can serve as a strategic advantage for leaders. It includes examples, such as a former Ford CEO's deliberate dullness during speeches, to illustrate how invisibility can effectively deflect attention and serve important leadership goals.

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