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Dec 2022
26m 30s

Two Bits of Optimism with Brené Brown an...

SIMON SINEK
About this episode
Remember how it was an incredible idea to get Brené Brown and Adam Grant on a call, have absolutely NO plan, and hit record? Well, this is the second part of that lovely, free-flowing conversation where we talk about creativity, leadership, and if the three of us love each other.   This is… A Bit of Optimism. For more on  Brené and Adam's work, check out:  h ... Show More
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