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Upcoming eventWednesday, November 18, 2026
Leadership Unscripted
Leading when there’s no playbook
Careers no longer run in straight lines, and technical expertise alone will not carry you through change. Four leaders who have made hard calls explain how to create clarity, build trust and keep people moving when the path is unclear. Then you work through it yourself, in a small group formed at check-in.
Wed, Nov 18 5:30-7:30 pm PT Hera Hub Sorrento Valley, San Diego
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