Here’s a news item. During the off-season, Lebron James felt like he had to learn how to be a better leader. (From an article in Business Insider), LeBron James Is Hyper-Aware Of Body Language After Spending The Summer Researching Leadership Styles:
LeBron got really into management strategies this summer, including the importance of body language:
“He has read several books on management styles and believes he must carefully monitor his body language so as not to discourage young players.”
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If only you had the luxury of a LeBron James, with a true off-season…
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