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Dec 2022
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Managing With Intention Can Help Us Figh...

Morra Aarons-Mele
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Being intentional about how we spend our time and how we treat others is sometimes easier said than done. But it’s an essential piece of how we keep workers and workplaces mentally healthy in today’s increasingly chaotic and stressful environment.  In this episode, we speak with Jacqui Brassey, a Director of Research Science at McKinsey, on what she’s disco ... Show More
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