Are You Sending Ducks to Eagle School? (John C. Maxwell)

If it’s lonely at the top, you’re not doing something right. Today, we unpack the foundational lessons from John C. Maxwell's 40-year masterwork, Leadership Gold. We explore why the toughest person to lead is always yourself, using the shocking historical failure of Alexander the Great as our guide. Discover why conquering the world means nothing if you can't conquer your own ego.

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