Episode 204: Contentment Can Kill

Episode 206 of the The Navigating Leadership Podcast podcast, hosted by MACNY, titled "Episode 204: Contentment Can Kill" was published on May 12, 2021 and runs 22 minutes.

May 12, 2021 ·22m · The Navigating Leadership Podcast

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We have long been told that we should be content with what we have, and there is a lot of truth in that advice. But what if there was a level of discontent that was actually a good thing? In this week's post, David shared how contentment can kill our dreams. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss how to cultivate healthy discontent. Your read that right; how we can cultivate a healthy level of discontent. You won't want to miss this podcast. Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY. David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell

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We have long been told that we should be content with what we have, and there is a lot of truth in that advice. But what if there was a level of discontent that was actually a good thing? In this week's post, David shared how contentment can kill our dreams. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss how to cultivate healthy discontent. Your read that right; how we can cultivate a healthy level of discontent. You won't want to miss this podcast.

Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.

David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell

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