Meditations on Leadership with Don Carpenter

The Cost of Being Indispensable

August 13, 2026·59 min
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In this episode, Don reflects on the hidden cost of becoming indispensable, not only the toll it can take on us, but the ways it can unintentionally limit the growth, confidence, and capacity of those around us. He is joined by longtime friend Larry Bartlett, an engineer, architect, business founder, educator, mentor, and community leader whose life has been shaped by both professional accomplishment and a deep commitment to serving others. Together, they explore the tension between helping ...

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