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This points to mentorship as something broader than advice or instruction. The line can be read as saying that a future leader grows by meeting strong examples, not just by being told what to do, and it lands in situations where exposure, networks, and role models matter as much as direct teaching.
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About John C. Maxwell
American author, speaker, and pastor
John C. Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor known for writing about leadership. His work has reached a wide audience, and some of his books have appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list. He is best known for books such as The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. His writing centers on leadership and the qualities that shape effective leaders.
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