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The Breakthru Podcast

The Breakthru Podcast

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(8m 48s) Breakthru Blog from 11 January 2025 - Stop Whining and Start Leading - 5 ways board members can inspire action (Read by J.Paul)

(8m 48s) Breakthru Blog from 11 January 2025 - Stop Whining and Start Leading - 5 ways board members can inspire action (Read by J.Paul)

2025-01-03
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The written version will publish to the Breakthru Blog on 11 January 2025.

Links referred to in the reading:

* Post from Seth Godin which inspired this reflection

* Bob Newhart bringing the point home

* Post by J.Paul on "swinging for the fences"

* Gail Perry's New Years Resolutions for Board Members

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