Personal Growth — March 18, 2011

Preparing to Lead Newark

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Leaders shouldn’t be afraid to look to past successes for inspiration. Before being elected, Booker did a comprehensive study of successful programs around the country, which he then implemented in his hometown.

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“Bootstrapping”: How entrepreneurs can control their own destiny

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