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Why Great Leaders Don’t Rely on One Star Player

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08.04.2026

Why Great Leaders Don’t Rely on One Star Player

Most leaders don’t find out until it’s too late. Here’s what to do before that moment comes.

EXPERT OPINION BY BERNARD COLEMAN, PEOPLE LEADER, DESCRIPT @BERNARDCOLEMAN3

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When I was a kid, one of my favorite football players was a running back, Barry Sanders. Watching him was like watching magic. You couldn’t believe what one person could do with so little talent around him. He played for the Detroit Lions, a perpetually terrible team, and stayed loyal for ten long seasons. Then, in his prime, he abruptly retired.

I honestly think he got tired of losing. And can you blame him? The........

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