The age question looms over corporate bosses

The age question looms over corporate bosses
Questions over the age of leaders were being asked even before Joe Biden's stumbling debate performance. (Image: Supplied)
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By Callum BorchersIt’s time to confront an urgent question: am I the leader I used to be? The risk of avoiding this question is playing out in Washington right now. And while the fate of the free world might not rest on the answer for most of us, the futures of our companies and co-workers just might.If an honest assessment reveals a lost step, it might mean making small adjustments such as cutting back hours. Or it could require handing over the reins. The worst course of action is doing nothing. Leadership and cognit...

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