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The authors challenge the idea that CEOs should stay purely strategic, arguing that top-performing leaders engage deeply in how work gets done. By shaping processes, modelling behaviours, and teaching frontline teams, they build systems that foster clarity, autonomy, and continuous improvement. Through five core principles, the article shows how depth, presence, and operational fluency can become a lasting competitive advantage rather than a form of micromanagement.
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