How to structure one-on-one meetings

Study: Self-absorbed leaders discourage teamwork, integrity | Meet, communicate and measure to improve productivity | How the finance function can improve corporate resiliency Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( January 9, 2020 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] Leading Edge [] [Study: Self-absorbed leaders discourage teamwork, integrity]( Teams led by narcissistic leaders are less likely to value integrity and collaboration, according to a study. The researchers recommend finding out how potential leaders have treated subordinates before hiring or promoting them. 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