Episode 3: Developing Persistence and Determination
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The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast
Published: September 23, 2020
At the beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic, there was unity and energy, but now we are starting to hit the wall of exhaustion. In this episode, Joe Folkman shares a study from over 100,000 global leaders and looking for the characteristics of those who were the most persistent and determined. What can these leaders teach us about pressing forward in hard times?
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Forbes article: Hitting the Pandemic Wall: 8 Ways To Work Through the Fatigue
Music: Pleasant Pictures
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