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Bill Owens

Leadership is an active role 'lead' is a verb. But the leader who tries to do it all is headed for burnout, and in a powerful hurry.

Bill Owens

Leadership

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Leadership requires taking deliberate and ongoing action to guide others effectively. However, attempting to manage every task personally without delegation or support will quickly overwhelm the leader and lead to exhaustion.

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