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Aug 2023
33m 4s

Brian Grazer: Scale your curiosity

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Amidst the fast pace of entrepreneurial life, how can we make our networking more impactful? The acclaimed film and television producer Brian Grazer argues that curiosity is the elixir for deeper human connection and cultivating a healthy network that serves as an ever-flowing well of inspiration. Brian joins Reid to share the unique practice that brings his ... Show More
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