"Adaptability is really important — the style and the way that you do things has to change according to the environment. There are times where you step up and lead, but there are equally times where you can lead in a more informal manner."

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A key element of Daisy Veerasingham's leadership style, as quoted from the Business Insider on becoming the first woman, the first person of colour, and the first non-American to be the president and CEO of Associated Press, the 175-year-old nonprofit news organization. September 29, 2021

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"Adaptability is really important — the style and the way that you do things has to change according to the environment. There are times where you step up and lead, but there are equally times where you can lead in a more informal manner."

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