In this episode of Meditations on Leadership, Don reflects on a tension many leaders quietly carry: the pull between making an impression and leading from a deeper, more authentic center. In a culture that often rewards visibility and performance, how do leaders stay grounded in values, wisdom, and lived experience rather than image?

Don is joined by Yellow Light Breen, President and CEO of the Maine Development Foundation, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, growing up in rural Maine, and the lifelong work of building bridges across communities and perspectives. Together they explore how real leadership is shaped not by performance, but by the inner work that helps leaders show up with humility, clarity, and purpose.

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