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Training Camp for Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr.

The Art of Pivoting with Ed Dwight

Season 1, Ep. 13

Have you ever been denied an opportunity? Was it for reasons unrelated to your capabilities? How did you handle it? Well astronaut, retired Air Force pilot, entrepreneur, and sculptor Ed Dwight was denied one of the biggest opportunities and took it in stride. How? He knew how to pivot. In this episode, he tells us about his extraordinary life and shares what he knows about excellence, resilience and change. If you need a jolt of inspiration and wisdom, have a listen.


If you are a leader or aspiring to be one, follow me on social media @ArchieLJonesJr and visit archieljonesjr.com for tips and resources. There, you can also order my book: The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital on Amazon and other retailers.


If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com


Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media.

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