"When you look in the dictionary, you'll find that the word 'leader' is not capitalized. It doesn't refer to a position or a place in an organization; it's really more of an attitude and a sense of responsibility to move forward." In this recording of an Albers Executive Speaker Series talk in April 2024, leadership scholar and author Barry Posner unpacks the five practices of exemplary leadership, based on extensive research and data gathered over the years. His theme: Everyone is capable of leadership as it is understandable, observable, and learnable. 'You are a leader already."

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