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Brian Aquart discusses how a defining moment during COVID reshaped his understanding of leadership and responsibility.

Pressure reveals who you really are as a leader. Brian Aquart, Vice President of Workforce and Community Education at Northwell Health, shares how a defining moment during the first wave of COVID reshaped his understanding of purpose, responsibility, and ethical leadership. Deploying staff into high-risk areas forced him to wrestle with the weight of decisions that could either expose people to harm or help save lives. You’ll hear how Brian moved from chasing titles to chasing impact, ...

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