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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 18 MIN

Episode 533 Trombone Oil: Why Focus is the Leader's Greatest Responsibility

from The Daily LEAD · host Brad Otto

In this epsidoe, Pastor Brad continues the series on "The Ride of a Lifetime" by Bob Iger. Today we unpack a simple but powerful leadership metephor: Don't get into the business of manufacturing trombone oil. Even if you become the best in the world at something-it may not matter if it doesn't servce your mission or move the needle. The episode explores how leaders in churches and nonprofits can get distracted by good ideas that aren't the right ideas- and how to focus time, energy, and resources on what truly makes an impact. 

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In this epsidoe, Pastor Brad continues the series on "The Ride of a Lifetime" by Bob Iger. Today we unpack a simple but powerful leadership metephor: Don't get into the business of manufacturing trombone oil. Even if you become the best in the world at something-it may not matter if it doesn't servce your mission or move the needle. The episode explores how leaders in churches and nonprofits can get distracted by good ideas that aren't the right ideas- and how to focus time, energy, and resou...

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In this epsidoe, Pastor Brad continues the series on "The Ride of a Lifetime" by Bob Iger. Today we unpack a simple but powerful leadership metephor: Don't get into the business of manufacturing trombone oil. Even if you become the best in the world...

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