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Oct 2025
10m 27s

Chris Widener: “Leaders are Initiators; ...

SEAN CROXTON
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Chris Widener explores three vital character traits every leader must cultivate: relationships, integrity, and wholeness. He explains why leadership is always about people — not systems — and challenges us to repair broken relationships, lead with authenticity, and align our lives so others can trust us completely. With practical advice and vivid stories, th ... Show More
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