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The Leadership Journey

What is it that causes someone to seek the extraordinarily difficult role of leader? With leadership comes great responsibility and accountability. If things go wrong (as they often do), it is usually the leader who gets the blame. Wouldn’t it be easier to let someone else shoulder those burdens? Some people are motivated to make a difference or be remembered or immortalized. Others aspire to leadership out of a sense of duty or obligation. But in the end, motivation isn’t what counts: It’s the impact on the lives of others that makes their leadership legendary.

Success in virtually every great leader’s life doesn’t come easily or without sacrifice. In fact, it more often comes after many years of struggle, disappointment, ...

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