Episode 1: The Circle World (The Geometry of Success)

In this first episode of the six-part podcast series *Geometry of Success*, Mandy and Johan van der Put delve into a key principle from *Straight-Line Leadership*: the Circle World. In this episode, discover how to identify unproductive communication patterns in your organization, why leadership starts with necessary actions, and how to step out of the Circle World and take charge of your results.

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