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Nov 2023
19m 19s

Leadership Lessons: Thriving As A Servan...

SME Strategy Consulting INC
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What makes a leader thrive in the business? In this episode, we will uncover some leadership lessons from the CEO of Foot Solutions to help us traverse into the space of entrepreneurship. John Prothro is a global foot wellness retailer bringing much value to this conversation. He shares his leadership approach, the core values of leaders, and how pride is th ... Show More
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