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May 2021

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The Kind of Vision That Sets You Apart

Dr. Rob McCleland

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Episode #762

What are the top two things that followers want out of leaders? They want leaders who are honest and leaders who are forward-looking. Honesty is a character trait, but becoming visionary is a skill that can be developed. Today Dr. Rob talks about the need for Visionary Optimism.

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