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Interview with Richard Lepsinger

July 2007
Human Resource Management International Digest 15(5):47-50

DOI:10.1108/09670730710762906

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Purpose – This paper aims to provide an interview with Richard Lepsinger on flexible leadership. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides an interview with Richard Lepsinger exploring the model of flexible leadership. Findings – Richard Lepsinger provides views and a case study of flexible leadership. Originality/value – The paper provides an insightful interview with Richard Lepsinger.

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