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Feb 2024
43m 43s

#385 Ask the Expert: Problem Solving

THE SQUIGGLY CAREER
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In this weeks Ask the Expert episode Sarah talks to author and adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, Cheryl Strauss Einhorn about problem solving and how to make smart decisions. Sarah and Cheryl talk about 5 different problem-solver profiles and how these profiles provide useful perspective for improving your decision making skills. Together, they ... Show More
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