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Apr 10
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Authentic Leadership in Business with Li...

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Lisa Pagotto, Founder & CEO of Crooked Compass, joins John Golden to discuss what happens when a business loses its founding purpose — and how to rebuild when everything collapses at once. Drawing on her Shark Tank Australia experience, a near-administration crisis, and a bold COVID pivot into private aviation touring, Lisa shares the leadership principles that have kept her business growing for over 12 years. Learn more at crooked-compass.com.

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