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    Executives at DoorDash, Airbnb, Sephora and ServiceNow agree: leaders need to be agile—and be a ‘swan’ on the pond

    Executives at DoorDash, Airbnb, Sephora and ServiceNow agree: leaders need to be agile—and be a ‘swan’ on the pond

    Top C-suite leaders say staying calm, giving context, and fostering agility are the keys to success within complex businesses.

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    October 21, 2025

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