How we lead matters

Marilyn Carlson Nelson
Marilyn Carlson Nelson's new book is titled, "How We Lead Matters: Reflections on a Life of Leadership."
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Marilyn Carlson Nelson, chairman and former CEO of the Carlson Companies, shares her experience of making everyday choices that determine each leader's legacy.

Nelson is the author of "How We Lead Matters: Reflections on a Life of Leadership." She spoke recently at the Commonwealth Club of California.

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