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Shelly Lazarus is the Chairman of Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide. She's been working, as she would say, "In the business I love," for more than three decades. Recognized as one of the most powerful women in business, Shelly has transformed Ogilvy & Mather into one of the world’s most successful ad agencies. Shelly shares her insights into the attributes of great leadership.
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