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Ken Coleman

The Proximity Principle

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What Will You Learn?

Leadership growth requires seven critical shifts as you advance through career stages – Leadershift by John Maxwell maps the evolution from doer to developer. This comprehensive Leadershift summary and key transformations outline: • Soloist to Conductor - Stop performing every task to orchestrate others' performances • Goals to Growth - Shift focus from achieving targets to expanding capabilities continuously • Perks to Price - Embrace sacrifice and service over privilege as you gain authority • Career to Calling - Transition from climbing ladders to fulfilling purpose-driven missions The hidden gem: Maxwell's "leadership lid" principle shows why personal growth directly limits organizational growth. Make your Click.Apply.Grow™ leadershifts: Identify which shift you need most. Practice one new leadership behavior daily. Measure team growth over personal achievement. Leaders making conscious shifts report 4x faster team development than natural evolution. Shift before you must.

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About the Author

Ken Coleman is the career expert and nationally syndicated radio host helping millions find their calling.

Host of The Ken Coleman Show (top 0.5% podcast), author of One Question and The Proximity Principle. Helps people discover vocations and transform careers. Former broadcaster turned career coach. TEDx speaker reaching millions weekly.

2025 relevance: His sweet spot methodology helps workers navigate AI displacement into fulfilling new careers.

Listeners implementing Coleman's career strategies achieve 43% salary increases when changing roles.

America's career coach.

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