Kindness in the executive suite fosters sweets rewards

Shontra Powell is no pushover. But she is kind. And her uber-successful leadership career is proof-positive nice people can win in business.

Stefania Pifferi. Shontra Powell says the best kind of leader is someone grounded, centered and authentic.
Stefania Pifferi. Shontra Powell says the best kind of leader is someone grounded, centered and authentic.
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The first thing that stands out when you talk to Shontra Powell is something not always associated with a super-successful 30-year Wall Street and Corporate America executive: genuine kindness.

 

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