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Trump, Putin and Musk all share a leadership style – we've figured out what it is

Dictatorships would appear to be on the rise. Russian president Vladimir Putin, US president Donald Trump and even un-elected tech entrepreneur, Elon Musk are ruling by decree like "kings".

three men Some might naively call these leaders "authentic" for saying and often doing what they believe.
Trump, Putin and Musk all share a leadership style – we've figured out what it is

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