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Glenn considers leadership a craft which requires dedicated pursuit. The apprentice model (instruction + practice + associating with other craftsmen) is the time-tested way to foster the next generation of leaders. Real leaders never stop working on their craft; there are only new levels of mastery ahead. Learn more at leadershipcraft.com.

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Leaders Get to Great by Going Through Mediocre – Glenn Brooke

Leaders like you should aim for Greatness. There are three important things you need to know when fighting the easiness of being mediocre.

December 3, 2014 · 1 min read

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