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The power of the power pose: How a software CEO became a better leader

Through an open mind, determination to learn from missteps and lots of repetition, Dean Guida has guided himself to become a better leader.

Dean Guida in New York City earlier this year for the release of his book. “When Grit is Not Enough: An Entrepreneur's Playbook for Taking Your Business to the Next Level.”
Dean Guida in New York City earlier this year for the release of his book. “When Grit is Not Enough: An Entrepreneur's Playbook for Taking Your Business to the Next Level.”
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Clearwater executive and entrepreneur Dean Guida, in preparing for a leadership retreat he once attended in North Carolina, knew instantly how he was going to grade himself on his leadership for a 360 evaluation. 

 

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