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Oct 2023
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Skills 360 – Managing Up 1: Working with...

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bizpod/360.93-Managing-Up-1.mp3 Welcome back to the Business English Skills 360 podcast for today’s lesson on English management skills and managing up. There’s an old saying that people don’t quit jobs, they quit bosses. And according to a recent study, 65% of people would choose a new boss over a pay raise. Without a ... Show More
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