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LEADERSHIP SECRETS OF HILLARY CLINTON

people. Speaking the truth is simply about being clear,
being honest, and being authentic.

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I can’t say that Hillary’s true self, particularly her emotional
side, showed up in the earlier days of her career; however,
from the 1960s through the early 1990s, women often had
to adopt the more decisive, directive, and confrontational
style known as a male style of leadership if they were to be
taken seriously. Perhaps that explains why Hillary was
known for her hard veneer, strong will, calculated action,
and great perseverance rather than for her warm personality.
One of the most public expressions of Hillary’s true self
was when she spoke at a campaign rally in New Hampshire
in 2008. While she was answering questions from the audi-
ence, she had a personal moment where she shed a few
tears—to everyone’s surprise. No one, with the exception
of Hillary’s close friends and family, had really seen
Hillary’s deeper sense of emotions and expressions from
the heart come out. What the general population saw was
her standing behind a podium speaking to larger crowds,
or under the lights on TV and being drilled by the media.
This expression of her true self is partially being driven,
strong-willed, and focused on what she is working toward,
but she is also someone who has a human side, which is
expressed by her heartfelt emotions and her capacity to be

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