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Jul 2024
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Handling Toxic Coworkers with Tessa West

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.
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In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., sits down with Tessa West, a psychology professor at NYU, to delve into the complexities of workplace dynamics and negotiation. Tessa brings decades of research on uncomfortable conversations to the table, debunking common misconceptions and offering practical strategies fo ... Show More
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