Warren Bennis
Warren Bennis
Warren Gamaliel Benniswas an American scholar, organizational consultant and author, widely regarded as a pioneer of the contemporary field of Leadership studies. Bennis was University Professor and Distinguished Professor of Business Administration and Founding Chairman of The Leadership Institute at the University of Southern California...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTeacher
Date of Birth8 March 1925
CountryUnited States of America
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