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May 2024
38m 36s

Reverse Interview: Mastering Difficult C...

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.
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Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this reverse interview, Lindsay Andrews, host of the Unstuck on You Podcast, interviews Kwame Christian, together, they dive deep into the complexities of mastering difficult conversations. Kwame shares his transformation from a people pleaser ... Show More
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