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But Sweep's attempt at leadership very quickly descends into farce.
Second, it's a strong look at leadership and building a company.
Some companies, of course, have always excelled at leadership development and succession planning.
"Also, Labour has in the past, at leadership level anyway, embraced Trident missiles.
"When this thing came up for looking at leadership through sport, I was quite sceptical about it.
As David Williams, chief executive at leadership development experts Impact International, puts it: 'We'll see a big swing away from the "big man" model of leadership, looking at leadership as an action rather than a person.
They ensure that everyone has a fair shot at leadership positions, and that the best employees rise to the top.
Downing Street ducked its shot at leadership, saying instead that the moment allowed "Britain to be listened to and make a central contribution".
The young scholar took full advantage of the intellectual cacophony of Cambridge, absorbing ideas from sociology to psychology, and eventually he tried his hand at leadership itself.
Cantor's first attempt at leadership after the election had failed, leaving Boehner hamstrung in his negotiations with Obama and the Senate.
