2 Companies With Impressive Leadership

One of the most important things to look at when understanding if a company really makes sense to invest in or not is its leadership. Having the right long-term strategy can be the difference between two companies in the same space that either thrive, or disappear overnight. In this video, we hear from author Lisa Mcleod about two companies -- one airline, and one consumer goods company (and reliable dividend giant). Each company's leadership has both the ability, and the vision for the future, to stand out from the rest.

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