A QUESTION of LEADERSHIP

BARBARA POPEJOY

Popejoy is manager of The Looking Glass Experience leadership development program at CCL's San Diego campus. She holds a master's degree in social work from the University of Nebraska.

“You're hired!” Those words were sweet music to an aspiring business leader whose status was elevated on the recent reality TV show, The Apprentice. Contestants vied for a top executive position in Donald Trump's organization. They were presented with a series of challenges over several weeks, during which they were observed by and received feedback from corporate executives. Contestants were “fired” until only one remained. To most viewers, the winner appeared to acquire an enormous amount of power.

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