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Val Demings: True leaders don't need to be praised every day. They don't need Members of Congress to, every time they open their…

On the recordMarch 2, 2020
True leaders don't need to be praised every day. They don't need Members of Congress to, every time they open their mouths, say what a great job the administration is doing.
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Val Demings
Democratic · Florida

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Demings emphasizes that effective leadership focuses on results rather than constant praise.

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