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The episode explores the theme of integrity in leadership during capital campaigns, reflecting on a quote from Marcus Aurelius about facing scrutiny with curiosity rather than defensiveness.

"...that which is a hindrance is made a furtherance to an act; and that which is an obstacle on the road helps us on this road..." This week, I am reading a quote from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, written around 171 AD. Reflection question: As we are facing scrutiny, is our posture one of defensiveness or invitation and curiosity?Reflection on quote: When we are at the beginning of a capital campaign, it is like standing at the base of a mountain where the trail is obscured from view by ...

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