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Feb 2024
25m 54s

Stuck on a Problem? Try Switching Up You...

Harvard Business Review
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Many leaders confidently go about tackling challenges. After all, relying on their experience got them to where they are. But taking the same approach over and over again can actually hold you back. Sometimes you need to switch up your tactics to break through to the next level. Decision-making expert Cheryl Strauss Einhorn says the first step is to understa ... Show More
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