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May 2023
26m 1s

Staying Afloat in a Shitstorm

Essential Communications - Tom Henschel
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A highly effective leader finds herself in the middle of a terrible mess, not of her own making. When her coach marvels at her ability to stay calm amidst the chaos, she shares a lesson she learned from her dad. In addition to the tools discussed during this episode, Tom also talks about: “Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High.” Con ... Show More
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