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Sep 2024
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The Alchemy of Talent and team success w...

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Rachel sits down with Vijay Pendakur, the author of The Alchemy of Talent: Leading Teams to Peak Performance. The two dive into an engaging discussion about leadership, team dynamics, and the actionable strategies presented in Vijay's book. They discuss insights on navigating workplace challenges and building high-performing teams, plus a behind-the-scenes look at how even the most well-planned conversations can hit a few bumps in the road.

Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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