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3 Lessons from The Washington Post’s Leadership Turmoil
What to do when a new leader gets off to a controversial or rocky start.
July 03, 2024
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Summary.
The leadership questions surrounding new Washington Post CEO Will Lewis serve as a case study in the challenges of bringing in an outsider to lead an organization, highlighting the importance of transparency and alignment with company values. This article offers three lessons leaders can draw from it — as well as advice on how the Post and Lewis can move forward.