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Future of HR

“The Manager’s Handbook” with David Dodson, author, faculty member at Stanford University, successful serial entrepreneur, a board member of more than 40 companies, and an active investor in over 100 businesses.

Jul 18, 2023
David Dodson, author and faculty member at Stanford University, discusses the five key skills that effective leaders possess. He emphasizes hiring based on outcomes and the power of instant performance feedback. Dodson also shares strategies for prioritization and taking advice as a leader. Lastly, he offers advice to HR leaders on improving the quality of leaders in their companies.
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  • Effective leaders possess mastery of five key skill areas regardless of their background, education, or appearance.
  • Being good at seeking and taking advice gives leaders an unfair advantage, accelerating decision-making and improving decision accuracy.

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The Universal Skillset of Effective Leaders

All effective leaders possess a mastery of five particular skill areas, regardless of their background, education, or appearance.

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