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The Rise Of the General Manager

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Mar 26 • Mahesh Guruswamy

The Perfect Leader

Is it possible?

Jun 28, 2025 • Mahesh Guruswamy

Executive Presence

A Systematic Guide to Getting People to Listen When You Speak

Dec 16, 2025 • Mahesh Guruswamy

You don't know their job. Lead them anyway.

Five tactics for leading a team whose core function is not your core competency

Apr 2 • Mahesh Guruswamy

Being Smart Got You Here. It Won’t Get You Heard

I was a twenty-something hotshot senior engineer.

Mar 19 • Mahesh Guruswamy

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