# Are Leaders Born or Developed? | Dr. Yemi Akande-Bartsch | Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel

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Podcast: [Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/listen-st-louis-with-carol-daniel-6684718)
Published: 2026-04-01T23:00:15+00:00
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## Resource

One St. Louis organization has been working on providing the answer for 30 years. FOCUS St. Louis President and CEO, Dr. Yemi Akande-Bartsch, explains what it takes to develop leaders in St. Louis and why their work is critical to the growth of the region. Is there a leadership gap in the St. Louis metro? And is it more difficult to lead today, given social media and political division? - What were your thoughts on this episode? Let us know at ninepbs.org/listenstlouis.

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