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Once upon a time, in a quiet barnyard, a little duckling hatched among his siblings. But unlike the others, he was different—bigger, awkward, and not quite fitting in. From the moment he emerged, he was met with rejection. The other animals mocked him, ridiculed him, and made him feel like he didn’t belong. No matter where he went—whether among wild ducks, geese, or even a kind old woman’s home—he never quite found acceptance.

Seasons passed, and after enduring loneliness, hardship, and relentless self-doubt, the duckling stumbled upon a flock of magnificent swans. Ready to accept his fate, he braced himself for yet another rejection. But instead, something incredible happened. The swans didn’t turn him away—they welcomed him. And as he looked into the lake’s reflection, he finally saw the truth: He was never an ugly duckling. He had been a swan all along.

Now, imagine spending your entire career believing you were something less than you truly are. What if you criticized yourself your whole life, convinced you were not good enough, only to discover you were actually a stunning swan?

This is the story of the global executive from this episode. Join me as we uncover the skills and insights that transformed an "ugly duckling" executive into a confident and thriving swan.

Chapter Markers:

00:00- Introduction

02:39 - Today's Story

10:28 - Today's Lesson

15:17 - Today’s Tips To Apply What You Learned

18:19 - Highlights

Extra Resources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ugly_Duckling

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