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Aug 2023
7m 54s

How To Make The ‘Right’ Mistakes

Morning Brew
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Episode 26: Mistakes happen. But it can be difficult knowing which mistake is the right one or the wrong one. Depending on the type of mistake, they can either help solidify a foundation for your business or create a structure of bad habits. Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) talks about an employee’s first mistake and reflects on the mistakes he’s made over ... Show More
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