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Aug 2023
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How to build better relationships at wor...

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Organizations are struggling to build “Capital C” Connection in a world of hybrid teams. I’ve been challenging them, instead, to focus on helping teams build better relationships—one-on-one and on their own terms. This episode offers a series of pointers on how to do this well.

Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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