Not Everyone Deserves Your Time, Energy or Wisdom: Discernment and Direction for Purpose Driven Leader

EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 32 MIN

Not Everyone Deserves Your Time, Energy or Wisdom: Discernment and Direction for Purpose Driven Leader

from Breaking Chains

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