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Nov 2022
12m 9s

Ugly Sweaters Make Good Conversation

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
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Ugly Sweaters Make Good Conversation With the arrival of ugly sweaters and too much egg nog, the holiday season is upon us, which means that you may find yourself involved in more conversations with more people than you do at any other time of the year.  To make sure you enjoy every conversation you have, I want you to remember two things… First, unless you ... Show More
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