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Oct 2024
22m 18s

Questions Great Leaders Ask

LIFE.CHURCH
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Great leaders ask great questions. In this episode, Craig shares how to influence your peers and leaders through questions. He also gives practical advice for meeting with leaders you admire. 

Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/questions-great-leaders-ask/

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