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Episode 17: Love as a Leadership Tool: A Talk with Mark Ishaug and Aaron Odegard
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Join us today for an inspiring episode as Stephanie Whitehead and Aaron Odegard interview Mark Ishaug, a transformative leader and CEO, who shares his philosophy of leading with love and passion. Mark reveals how his compassionate leadership style has fostered a thriving workplace culture and driven remarkable organizational success.

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