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Michelle Obama: Leaders often feel unprepared, embrace life's detours

Michelle Obama shared insights on leadership and uncertainty at SXSW London, suggesting that even those in high-profile positions often feel unprepared. She emphasized that success stems from adaptability and resilience rather than possessing all the answers. Obama encouraged embracing life's unexpected detours, which she terms 'the swerve,' as opportunities for growth and character development. AI

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Michelle Obama: Leaders often feel unprepared, embrace life's detours

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Birchall ·

    ‘Nobody knows what they’re doing’ says Michelle Obama

    Never did ‘first lady’ enter Michelle Obama’s aspirational lexicon. Her reflections on resilience, self-doubt, and adapting to the unexpected arrive at a moment when many of Europe’s corporate leaders are navigating uncertainty of their own.