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When a Long Season Becomes a Question of Your Identity
When a leadership season lasts longer than the timeline you gave it, the question often turns inward .
You stop asking "Why is this taking so long?" and start asking "What does this say about me?" .
In this episode, Steve Muscato explores the tension of the middle—the "rickhouse" of leadership—where the length of a season starts to feel like a verdict on your judgment and instincts .
We discuss why seasons don't answer to our calendars and why leaving early often trades transformation for temporary relief .
The Tasting Notes
The Question Shifts: Notice when you stop asking about timing and…
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