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Feb 2021
32m 45s

The value of knowing what you’re about: ...

HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
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Self-awareness can be a strategic asset for businesses and individuals alike, says Edith Cooper. The former Goldman Sachs partner reflects on the evolution of the employer-employee relationship, the benefits of cultivating diversity and individuality, and how a new generation of professionals looks for work-life balance and community amid social upheaval and ... Show More
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