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For a long time, leadership strength has been measured by capacity. The strongest leaders are still seen as the ones who can absorb pressure without flinching. The ones who can carry complexity without complaint. The ones who hold decisions, responsibility, uncertainty, and consequence — and keep moving. Being able to “hold more” is still read as maturity. As leadership muscle. As proof that you’re ready for greater responsibility. But leadership has changed. What leaders are

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