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Jun 2025
33m 7s

Stop Building a Business—Start Building ...

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.
About this episode
Brian Gottlieb and Kwame Christian delve into the seamless integration of business strategy with community impact through innovative initiatives like "Windows for a Cause" and "Baths for the Brave." They explore how aligning a company's mission with genuine employee engagement fosters intrinsic motivation, resulting in improved productivity and job satisfact ... Show More
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