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Mar 2022
35m 13s

How to Become The Leader You Want to Be ...

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.
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In this episode, Emilie Aries, Founder & CEO of Bossed Up, discusses how to take your leadership to the next level. And how to develop communication skills like negotiation and conflict resolution that people need to transition from an individual contributor to a first-time manager.


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