Magic in the Room #176: One Year of Intentional Leadership
December 19, 2023
Today, we are wrapping up our season on Intentional Leadership. We believe everyone is a leader because they can notice something that could be better choose how to change things for the better and act to make the change. This simple idea has much depth, and we have spent the last year talking about it!
In this episode, Chris, Hannah, and Luke wrap up the season by reflecting on the most significant things they have learned and hope listeners apply to their lives.
If you want to catch up on the whole season on Intentional Leadership, check out
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Credits:
- This episode of Magic in the Room was recorded online
- Music by Evan Grim. Find his music on
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