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Why Kindness Scales Startups Faster | 7 Soft Skills of Kind Leadership

August 1, 2026 · 41:53

Many entrepreneurs are taught that leadership means control. Approve every decision. Check every detail. Push harder. Correct mistakes publicly. Work longer. Demand loyalty. Never show weakness. But what if some of these habits are actually slowing your company down? In this episode of African Business Revolution, YannicK KOUNGA explores a different model of leadership: kind leadership. Not weak leadership. No…

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