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Season 4. Episode 7. | Leaders | Joanne Roney OBE

In the latest episode of the Downtown Den podcast Downtown boss Frank McKenna is joined by the chief executive of Manchester City Council, Joanne Roney OBE.

The latest season of the Downtown Den podcast is all about leaders. In the latest episode Downtown boss Frank McKenna is joined by the chief executive of Manchester City Council, Joanne Roney OBE.

In a fascinating discussion Joanne discusses her career, some of the lessons she has learned throughout her career and her tips and tricks for what she believes makes a good leader.

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