Episode 785: Patrick Lencioni Opens Up About His Dark Night of the Soul, How Work Can Heal You, And Leading Next Gen Leaders

Patrick Lencioni opens up about his dark night of the soul and recent five month Sabbatical, how we go to work to heal and the joys and challenges of leading next gen leaders.

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