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WHAT’S HAPPENING
“The best thing you can do with power is to give it away.” Our Director @blairglencorse tells this 50-year review of inspiring Responsible Leaders by the @bmwfoundation why the Lab’s approach is different.
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Have you heard about our Integrity Icons from Philly this year? Check out this video and meet Shaquita, Ruth, Carlos, Tom and Richard. #nameandfame https://t.co/EfQaXL5GDB
WHAT’S HAPPENING
“The best thing you can do with power is to give it away.” Our Director @blairglencorse tells this 50-year review of inspiring Responsible Leaders by the @bmwfoundation why the Lab’s approach is different.
https://t.co/EAvcsZFgQu https://t.co/nyleWrh8ie
Have you heard about our Integrity Icons from Philly this year? Check out this video and meet Shaquita, Ruth, Carlos, Tom and Richard. #nameandfame https://t.co/EfQaXL5GDB
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Are you a young change-maker with great ideas for open government, transparency and accountability related to Covid-19? If you live in Uganda or Kenya, apply to our Virtual Accountability Incubator and become part of our global network of accountapreneurs.
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