Welcome to the Leaders Pathway podcast – the show for growth-minded leaders who want to show up, speak up, and stand out with confidence. Whether you’re stepping into your first leadership role or stepping up to lead at a higher level, this is your space to grow. Each episode delivers real talk, practical tools, and inspiring stories to help you lead with clarity, courage, and connection. You’ll walk away with fresh insight and the next best step for your journey – because leadership isn’t a ...
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🔑 From Boss to Leader: The Power of Invisible Advocacy
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11:07Ever notice how the loudest voice in the room usually gets the most attention? Meanwhile, the quiet contributors—the ones holding everything together—often get overlooked. In this episode of From Boss to Leader, Velma Knowles unpacks the power of invisible advocacy: championing the unseen talent on your team. With stories of Oprah’s game-changing s…
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🔑 From Boss to Leader: Lead By Writing, Not Speaking
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Ever wonder why some bosses seem untouchable… until reality hits? In this episode of the From Boss to Leader series, Velma Knowles reveals why leaders who avoid discomfort and hide mistakes are leaving influence—and trust—on the table. Radical transparency isn’t about oversharing. It’s about being real, honest, and human—even when it’s messy. Velma…
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🔑 From Boss to Leader: The Invisible Power of Micro-Actions
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10:54Most leaders think it’s the big speeches or bold strategies that define them. Truth is, it’s the tiny, invisible micro-actions—your tone, body language, hallway interactions—that tell your team whether you’re just a boss or a true leader. In this episode of From Boss to Leader, Velma breaks down how these overlooked moments either build trust or qu…
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🔑 From Boss to Leader: Why Managing Energy Beats Managing Time
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13:20Are you a boss who’s busy but not inspiring? Most leaders obsess over calendars and to-do lists—but here’s the secret nobody talks about: energy, not time, drives influence. In this first episode of From Boss to Leader, I reveal how mastering your energy can transform you from a task-focused boss to a leader who inspires action, creativity, and foc…
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🕵️♀️ Rumor Has It: Turn Office Drama Into Influence Part 2
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10:06Office politics got you ducking and dodging? What if you could turn the whispers, hidden agendas, and hallway drama into your secret leadership edge? In Part 2 of Rumor Has It, we dive into the bright side of office politics—where influence flows, alliances build, and leaders who pay attention gain real momentum. You’ll discover how to position you…
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🕵️♀️ Rumor Has It: Navigate Office Politics Part 1
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11:50Ever feel like office gossip travels at the speed of light while the real decision-makers stay hidden behind closed doors? In this episode of Rumor Has It, we pull back the curtain on office politics and show you how to read the room like a pro. You’ll learn how to spot the 4 key political players in your organization, uncover the hidden currents t…
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Escape Burnout Shift #7: Stop Chasing Balance
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14:24Burnout isn’t about working too hard—it’s about being out of alignment. In the final episode of the Escape Burnout and Reclaim Your Life series, Velma shows leaders how to stop chasing the myth of work/life balance and start living and leading in alignment with their values, energy, and goals. You’ll discover: Why “balance” leaves leaders exhausted…
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Burnout isn’t just about long hours or heavy workloads—it’s about living without a clear sense of purpose. In this episode of Escape Burnout, we dive into Shift #6: Define Your Purpose, the turning point that transforms exhaustion into energy and confusion into clarity. You’ll hear the real story of Harold, a leader who traded burnout for balance b…
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Escape Burnout #5: Focus On What Matters Most
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9:23Feeling stretched too thin? In Escape Burnout #5: Focus on What Matters Most, Velma Knowles reveals how to cut the noise, lead with clarity, and channel your energy into the work that truly moves the needle. Discover the exact steps Harold used to ditch distractions, set boundaries, and reclaim his time — without sacrificing relationships or result…
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Escape Burnout #4: Say No Without Guilt & Get Your Time Back
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12:09You’re not burned out because you don’t care. You’re burned out because you keep saying yes when your soul is screaming no. In this episode of the Escape Burnout & Reclaim Your Life series, we dive into Shift #4: Protect Your Non-Negotiables—and how to set boundaries that stick (without guilt, apology, or burnout). You’ll meet Harold again—our high…
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Escape Burnout #3 – Why Success Feels Empty: Align Your Life with Your Values
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10:10Feeling burned out, even though you’re “successful”? In Episode 3 of our Escape Burnout and Reclaim Your Life series, Velma unpacks why burnout often stems from living out of alignment with your values — and how to reconnect with what truly matters. Discover the subtle signs of misalignment, hear Harold’s story, and get a free Values Assessment to …
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Escape Burnout: The Second Secret to Avoid Burnout
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8:08Burn Bright Without Burning Out: Protect Your Energy, Reclaim Your Leadership You don’t have a time problem—you have an energy problem. In this episode, discover Shift #2 of escaping burnout and leading with clarity: Protect Your Energy. We’re talking about the hidden energy crisis that’s draining high-performing leaders—and what to do about it. Fr…
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Escape Burnout: The First Step to Reclaiming Your Life
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12:14Welcome back to Leaders Pathway with Velma, where ambitious leaders learn to grow. In the first episode of our series, "The Integrated Leader: Seven Shifts to Help You Escape Burnout and Reclaim Your Life," Velma discusses the myth of work-life balance and introduces the concept of work-life integration. Learn how Harold, a driven VP, faced a wake-…
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👣 Transforming Workplace Relationships-Step 5
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7:45Words are powerful — especially when you’re leading people through pressure, problems, and big expectations. In this final episode of the How Leaders Connect series, Velma shares a personal story about a team member named Janet, a looming deadline, and the surprising way trust is really built on teams. You’ll discover why speaking life isn’t just a…
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👣Unlocking the Power of Genuine Connections-Step 4
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6:35Ready to transform how you lead and connect? In this episode of Leaders Pathway, Velma reveals the often-overlooked secret to great leadership: genuine human connection. If you’re tired of polished presentations falling flat or feeling disconnected from your team, this episode is for you. You’ll hear the powerful story of Robert — a brilliant, stra…
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When Steel Wins and Silence Heals: A Leader's Unexpected Journey
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7:30If you’ve ever felt burned out, overwhelmed, or like you’re carrying too much on your own—this episode is for you. In this powerful episode of Leaders Pathway, Velma shares a deeply personal story about a sudden interruption that changed everything—a concussion caused by a head-on collision with steel. What followed was more than just physical stil…
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👣Be Consistently Authentic: The Secret to Stronger Workplace Connections
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7:18What do you do when someone spills your secret...before you've had the chance to speak your truth? That's exactly what happened to Leslie - a beloved, non-nonsense leader known for her compassion and integrity - when her boss found out she was planning to leave... from someone outside the company. In this episode, Velma walks you through a career m…
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👣Unlocking Workplace Connections: The Power of Genuine Compliments
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7:52Struggling to lead a team member who shuts down, pushes back, or seems impossible to reach? You’re not alone—and this episode delivers the breakthrough you’ve been craving. In this high-impact episode of Leaders Pathway, Velma Knowles doesn’t hand out fluff—she delivers a laser-focused painkiller for one of leadership’s most emotionally draining ch…
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👣Unlocking the Power of Workplace Connections
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6:53Struggling to connect with someone at work? You’re not alone. Whether you’re leading a team, managing up, or collaborating with colleagues, better workplace relationships start with one simple but powerful shift: finding common ground. In this episode, I share a personal story—how a migraine patch, of all things, helped me build a meaningful connec…
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❓Unveiling Leadership Challenges: Overcoming Communication Barriers
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7:56Join Velma as she reveals her greatest leadership challenge and how overcoming communication struggles transformed her career. Learn how you can identify and tackle your communication blindspots, enhancing both your leadership and personal growth. Grab your free resource: Reveal Your Communication Blind Spots here: https://www.leaderspathway.com/re…
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❓The Question No One's Asking You - But Should
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4:10What You’re Not Saying Might Be the Key to Your Next Breakthrough. In this short, personal episode, I’m asking just one honest question: 👉 What’s the biggest struggle you’re facing right now? No fluff. No filters. Just a real check-in to help me understand how I can support you with future content, tools, and encouragement. 💌 Email me directly at v…
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🔐Break Free from Self-Doubt: Discover Your Inner Leader
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8:14In this episode of Leaders Pathway, host Velma Knowles explores the barriers we often place on ourselves, preventing us from seizing new career opportunities. Velma shares her personal story from 2013, where a downsizing event challenged her identity and forced her to redefine her value beyond job titles. She emphasizes that true leadership is abou…
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🔓Unlocking Your Inner Leader: Overcome Feeling Stuck
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7:45Welcome to the Leaders Pathway podcast with your host, Velma Knowles. In this episode, experienced leader Velma shares her personal journey of feeling stuck in her career and underappreciated at work. She reveals the transformative steps she took to overcome these challenges and offers practical advice to help you do the same. Explore three key act…
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🌱Stage #5 - Rise as a Leader by Empowering Others
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9:10Join host Velma Knowles in "Leaders Pathway," where she explores the transformative power of self-empowerment in leadership. Discover why great leaders focus on developing others, not just climbing the corporate ladder. Dive into Velma's insightful story about Marcus, a leader who coaches rather than controls, tapping into the hidden potential of h…
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🌱Stage #4 - Self-Development is How You Thrive As A Leader
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12:14Want access to more on leadership and personal growth? 🌱 Book your free call with Velma at: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: The Valuable Leader, 7 Steps to Greater Growth, Value, and Influence. Click here: https://amzn.to/3FiUR3k Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify and give us a rating and review.…
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Want access to more on leadership and personal growth? 🌱 Book your free call with Velma at: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: The Valuable Leader, 7 Steps to Greater Growth, Value, and Influence. Click here: https://amzn.to/3FiUR3k Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify and give us a rating and review.…
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🌱Stage:2-Why Self-Acceptance is the Key to Leadership Growth
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10:58Want access to more on leadership and personal growth? 🌱 Book your free call with Velma at: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: The Valuable Leader, 7 Steps to Greater Growth, Value, and Influence. Click here: https://amzn.to/3FiUR3k Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify and give us a rating and review.…
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🌱Stage:1-Leadership Growth Starts With Self-Awareness
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11:23Want access to more on leadership and personal growth? 🌱 Book your free call with Velma at: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: The Valuable Leader, 7 Steps to Greater Growth, Value, and Influence. Click here: https://amzn.to/3FiUR3k Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify and give us a rating and review.…
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🌱Why Leadership Growth Starts with This Hidden Truth
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8:40Want access to more on leadership and personal growth? 🌱 Book your free call with Velma at: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: The Valuable Leader, 7 Steps to Greater Growth, Value, and Influence. Click here: https://amzn.to/3FiUR3k Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify and give us a rating and review.…
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❤️Physical Touch – Building Connection with Care
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8:45Want access to more on employee engagement, appreciation and retention? ❤️Book your Lead with Heart Keynote or Workshop: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White. Click here: https://amzn.to/3AevXzI Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify and give us …
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Want access to more on employee engagement, appreciation and retention? ❤️Book your Lead with Heart Keynote or Workshop: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White. Click here: https://amzn.to/3AevXzI Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify, and give us…
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❤️ Acts of Service – Showing You Care Through Action
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6:40Want access to more on employee engagement, appreciation, and retention? ❤️Book your Lead with Heart Keynote or Workshop: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White. Click here: https://amzn.to/3AevXzI Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify, and give u…
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❤️Quality Time – The Gift of Attention in Leadership
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8:56Want access to more on employee engagement, appreciation and retention? ❤️Book your Lead with Heart Keynote or Workshop: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White. Click here: https://amzn.to/3AevXzI Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify, and give us…
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❤️Lead with Heart: The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace
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7:31Want access to more on employee engagement, appreciation and retention? ❤️Book your Lead with Heart Keynote or Workshop: LeadersPathway.com Get the book: 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White. Click here: https://amzn.to/3AevXzI Subscribe to the podcast show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify, and give us…
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Resilience and Reflection: The 4th Step to Achieving Your Goals🎯
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9:24🎯 Ready to crush your goals? Make this year your breakthrough year! 🚀 Get a FREE discovery call with a Certified Strengths Coach to help you stay focused, overcome challenges, and achieve what matters most. 👉 Book Your Free Call Now Website: www.LeadersPathway.comBy Velma Knowles
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Accountability With Action: The 3rd Step to Achieving Your Goals🎯
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11:26🎯 Ready to crush your goals? Make this year your breakthrough year! 🚀 Get a FREE discovery call with a Certified Strengths Coach to help you stay focused, overcome challenges, and achieve what matters most. 👉 Book Your Free Call Now Website: www.LeadersPathway.comBy Velma Knowles
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Organize Your Steps: The 2nd Step to Achieving Your Goals🎯
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10:53🎯 Ready to crush your goals? Make this year your breakthrough year! 🚀 Get a FREE discovery call with a Certified Strengths Coach to help you stay focused, overcome challenges, and achieve what matters most. 👉 Book Your Free Call Now Website: www.LeadersPathway.comBy Velma Knowles
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Set Your Vision: The 1st Step to Achieving Your Goals 🎯
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8:40🎯 Ready to crush your goals? Make this year your breakthrough year! 🚀 Get a FREE discovery call with a Certified Strengths Coach to help you stay focused, overcome challenges, and achieve what matters most. 👉 Book Your Free Call Now Website: www.LeadersPathway.comBy Velma Knowles
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🎯 Ready to crush your goals? Make this year your breakthrough year! 🚀 Get a FREE discovery call with a Certified Strengths Coach to help you stay focused, overcome challenges, and achieve what matters most. 👉 Book Your Free Call Now Website: www.LeadersPathway.comBy Velma Knowles
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Celebrating Love - Gift #12 of 12-day countdown 🎄
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5:41Welcome to Day 12 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days! Today’s gift is Love - the greatest gift of all. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.comBy Velma Knowles
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Sharing Generosity – Gift #11 of 12-day countdown 🎄
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5:41Welcome to Day 11 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days! Today’s gift is Generosity—giving freely without expecting anything in return. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.comBy Velma Knowles
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Cultivating Wonder – Gift #10 of 12-day countdown 🎄
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6:14Welcome to Day 10 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days! Today’s gift is Wonder -a childlike awe that makes life magical. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.comBy Velma Knowles
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Choosing Forgiveness – Gift #9 of 12-day countdown 🎄
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5:10Welcome to Day 9 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days! Today’s gift is Forgiveness - freeing yourself to move forward. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.comBy Velma Knowles
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Growing Patience - Gift #8 of 12-day countdown 🎄
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6:42Welcome to Day 8 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days!| Today’s gift is Patience - the quiet strength that keeps us steady when life feels rushed. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.comBy Velma Knowles
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Spreading Kindness - Gift #7 of 12-day countdown 🎄
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6:31Welcome to Day 7 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days! Today’s gift is Kindness - the ripple effect of goodness. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.comBy Velma Knowles
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Practicing Gratitude - Gift #6 of 12-day countdown 🎄
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5:19Welcome to Day 6 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days! Today’s gift is Gratitude - that sweet sound that echoes through our hearts and reminds us of all we’ve been given. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.comBy Velma Knowles
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Building Faith - Gift #5 of 12-day countdown 🎄
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5:19Welcome to Day 5 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days! Today’s gift is Faith - the foundation that steadies us when life feels uncertain. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.comBy Velma Knowles
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Living With Courage - Gift #4 of 12-day countdown 🎄
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5:16Welcome to Day 4 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days! Today’s gift is Courage - strength wrapped in bravery to face life’s challenges. Read the full story here at: www.LeadersPathway.comBy Velma Knowles
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