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Jun 9
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What Pain Taught Me About Leadership | E...

Leila Hormozi
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In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares an unfiltered and deeply personal reflection on what it truly means to lead by letting go, slowing down, and learning the discipline of rest. Leila opens up about how being forced to slow down gave her a new perspective on leadership, self-worth, and resilience.

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