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How to Deal with Difficult People
A highly effective leader finds herself in the middle of a terrible mess, not of her own making. When her coach marvels at her ability to stay calm amidst the chaos, she shares a lesson she learned from her dad.Tools and concepts in this episode:“People are doing their best” embo ... Show More
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