# Bend, don't break

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Podcast: [Rise Again From The Struggle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rise-again-from-the-struggle-6405440)
Published: 2026-06-25T02:41:44+00:00
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Duration seconds: 132

## Resource

Rules are there for a reason. Yet, they are also in the way of progress, safety, or completion of the mission at times as well. There's times to follow, bend, or break them. As a leader, there's also times you need to bend your style to match the dynamic movement of the situation you're in. All of these are skills that you can learn.

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