Politics & Current Affairs — December 10, 2009

NYU Historian on GOP Conflicts and Prospects

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Historian Kim Phillips-Fein sat down with us to discuss the roots of the modern conservative movement in the U.S. Along with discussing its conflicted philosophical origins, she also spoke about how the conservative movement shaped the Democratic party.

Phillips-Fein also discussed how the Republican party, despite all the mistakes of the Bush years, may be in a position for a comeback.

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Flipping the script on leader feedback: Why leaders need feedback too

Leaders don’t lack resources aimed at helping them deliver more meaningful employee feedback. Yet, candid and comprehensive feedback for leaders, particularly on leadership and management skills, receives far less attention. […]

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