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Feb 2023
32m 59s

Exploration with Leland Melvin

SIMON SINEK
About this episode

Explorers discover new worlds and perspectives that change humanity forever.

Leland Melvin has spent his life exploring.  He’s been a rocket scientist, an astronaut, and an NFL player.

Now, he’s an educator who uses the dramatic ups-and-downs of his own life to inspire the next generation of explorers.  

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Leland and his work, check out: 

lelandmelvin.com

 

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