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Jan 2022
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Introductory Episode - A Little About Me...

Timothy Dean Smith, Leadership Speaker, Coach and Podcast Host
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"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast." 60% of first-time leaders fail, often due to overlooked prerequisites. If you are a first-time leader and want to avoid these common failures, this is your podcast. Welcome to First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠. I’m Tim Smith, your host and coach. This podca ... Show More
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