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Jun 2022
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777: How to Observe and Listen like a Ma...

How to be Awesome at Your Job
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Michael Reddington shares valuable skills–learned from having engaged in many interrogations–that make you a more observant listener and influential communicator.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The trick to staying focused and attentive  2) The subtle conversation cues to look out for  3) How to ask better questions to get better answers  Subscribe or visi ... Show More
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