Remote teams need alignment, regular reinforcement

Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson remembered for his integrity | Why hope will see you through stressful times | Read more from LaRae Quy on SmartBrief on Leadership Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( February 18, 2021 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] Leading Edge [] [Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson remembered for his integrity]( [Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson remembered for his integrity]( Sorenson in March 2020 (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) The late Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson, who died this week from pancreatic cancer, was known for his honesty and integrity with fellow CEOs, employees, customers and his advocacy for business to help all stakeholders, not just shareholders. 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