In this episode I talk with Burt Rosen, President & CEO at Knox Area Rescue Ministries about leading an organization over the long-term, and the most important aspects of leading well, including: The importance of taking a stand when you see something broken in your organizationEvery sound of the sail means something to the sailorNavigating the fears associated with making difficult calls as a leaderWhy integrity, trust, and transparency are the keys to long-term leadership successThe keys to successfully developing emerging leaders in your organization

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