Catalina: A Leadership Story

Gary A. DePaul, PhD (he/him/his)

Mar 9, 2022

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Photograph of Catalina, a cat who is sleeping in a pet bed. — Photograph by the Author

Catalina’s story begins with the Green Bridge in Bradenton, Florida. Catalina is a rescued kitten (now a cat) who was fearful of just about everything.

The videoblog illustrates two lessons about leadership.

While there’s some risk in sharing a personal story, I hope you discover something meaningful that helps you lead.

Gary A. DePaul, PhD (he/him/his)

Written by Gary A. DePaul, PhD (he/him/his)

Gary is a speaker, author, researcher, and leadership futurist. https://www.garyadepaul.com

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