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Why 90% of Leaders Plateau (And How to Break Out of It) | Chris Robinson

The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith · 2026-03-17 · 49 min

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Send us Fan Mail Most leaders think they’re growing - but in reality, they’re just repeating the same year over and over again. In this powerful conversation, Doug sits down with Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership, to unpack why over 90% of leaders plateau - and what it actually takes to reach your potential. Chris shares the mindset shift that changed his life from chasing success to developing others, how to become a “star maker” leader, and the hidden danger of complacency he calls “the secret place of satisfactory success.” If you want to get promoted, multiply your impact, and avoid drifting through your career, this episode is a must-listen. What You’ll Learn: Why most leaders plateau (and don’t even realize it) The difference between being the star vs.

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