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Dec 2019
20m 43s

5 Ways to Become a Warmer Person [E170]

Tim Downs and Dr. Tom Barrett: Speakers, Authors, Communication Trainers, E
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According to research, the character quality that everyone instinctively looks for first is "warmth." Do people perceive you as a "warm" person? Today the Guys discuss intriguing research in the social sciences that reveals the importance of personal warmth and give practical tips for developing that quality. This episode is a replay of one of our most-downloaded episodes, and was originally released as Episode 120.

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