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Dec 2022
21m 41s

How to Act in Your Own Best Interest

Essential Communications - Tom Henschel
About this episode
A team leader had a habit of jumping to conclusions. His most recent leap landed him in hot water. In conversation with his coach, he learns a tool for making better choices. We created a new free Essential Tool illustrating The Ladder of Inference. It’s in the Essential Tools bin along with all the others. Please help yourself. The “Don’t Judge Too Quickly” ... Show More
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