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Use “Honey” to Catch Flies, Not Vinegar

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Do nice leaders finish last? Some leaders tend to think so and fear that “being nice” may cost them their professional credibility. This chapter discusses the connection between demeanor, behaviors, and boundaries as a prescription for leadership success.

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Mariama-Arthur, K. (2018). Use “Honey” to Catch Flies, Not Vinegar. In: Poised for Excellence. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-64574-2_22

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