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Ep. 399 Connection Before Correction
In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast titled “Connection Before Correction,” host Jerrod Hardy explores one of the most important—and often overlooked—principles of leadership: trust is built in the small moments long before the crisis arrives.
Drawing from the tragic lessons of the Mann Gulch fire and the book Young Men and Fire, Jerrod explains why even the right decision can fail if the relationship isn’t there to support it. He breaks down how connection builds influence, why people follow leaders they trust—not just those with authority—and how everyday conversations, presence, and…
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