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Defining Moments
What every leader should know about balancing life
By Kees Van der Graaf
137 pages
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“Defining Moments is a deeply honest, personal and at times moving account of one man’s voyage of self-discovery. Through a series of defining moments, Kees shows how personal crises and professional challenges can not only be overcome but can also be used to help give greater purpose and meaning to life – to help make the individual stronger, the family more cohesive and the organization more united.”
Paul Polman, Chief Executive Officer, Unilever
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