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May 30
30m 16s

Why Trying to Please Everyone Will Destr...

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.
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Most leaders won’t say what they really think — Nancy Medoff does. In this fearless conversation, Nancy returns to the show with a raw and honest look at what happens when a communication expert steps into politics and faces public scrutiny head-on. She shares the emotional toll, the unexpected memes, and the mindset shift that helped her stop chasing approv ... Show More
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