Magic in the Room #140: Applying Intentional Leadership
March 18, 2023
Intentional Leadership is noticing something that could be better, choosing how to change things for the better, and acting to make the change. But how can we make sure we do those three steps? In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah and Chris are joined by Ben to reflect on how they apply Intentional Leadership in their lives. They wrap up the conversation by giving three things that listeners can start doing today to be more intentional.
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