
Episode 36 · Oct 29, 2026
First Things First: Beyond Being Busy
John Harding and George Wright III open a series on First Things First by Stephen R. Covey — the clock vs. the compass and moving to life leadership.
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Episode 36 · Oct 29, 2026
John Harding and George Wright III open a series on First Things First by Stephen R. Covey — the clock vs. the compass and moving to life leadership.
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