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Every leader has a dragon.

The difference is simple—some pretend it isn’t there, some blame their people for it, and some quietly let it burn their culture down.

Elite leaders do something different.

They name it.

In this episode, we expose the real reason standards slip, conversations get avoided, and leadership feels heavier in January. Under every inconsistency is a dragon—and what you refuse to name will always run your store from the shadows.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What “dragons” actually look like in real leadership
• Why avoidance—not ignorance—is what keeps leaders stuck
• How unnamed fears quietly decide what you tolerate and ignore
• The difference between reacting to pressure and responding with authority
• How the very thing draining you can become a leadership strength

The truth:

You can’t defeat what you refuse to name.

And there are no trophies for comfortable leadership.

Growth requires confrontation.

Standards require courage.

And elite leaders don’t avoid dragons—they learn how to face them.

Name it.

Tame it.

Ride it.

You’re in the War Room now. Go run toward the fire and create some leadership fire. 🔥love the show? like, rate, review and share

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Recommended Next Steps for New Listeners

1. Pick your first battle. Scroll through past episodes and start with one that calls you out.
2. Make it your morning fire ritual. Seven minutes before the chaos begins — listen, learn, lead.
3. Bring your managers in. Share an episode and challenge them to take one daily action.
4. Track your wins. Stack 30 days of execution and see how fast the culture shifts.

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If this episode sparked something for you, share it with another leader today. Copy the link, drop it in a text, and tell them:

“You need to hear this — it’s only 7 minutes, and it will make you better today.”

Remember:

You don’t need a better market.

You don’t need better leads.

You don’t even need better people.

You need to become a better leader.

Let’s go create some leadership fire.