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May 2021
33m 25s

Respect with Nicole Avant

SIMON SINEK
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In a world that’s increasingly polarized, it’s harder and harder to bridge the divide between ourselves and those we disagree with. Filmmaker and former US Ambassador, Nicole Avant and I chatted about the importance of reaching out beyond the divide and showing fellow humans a little respect. This is… A Bit of Optimism. YouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinek ... Show More
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