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Sep 2025
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#496 4 Team Habits That Are Holding You ...

THE SQUIGGLY CAREER
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🥇 Sign up for the sprint here: https://bit.ly/41jasYO This week, Helen and Sarah shine a light on the unhelpful habits that teams often slip into without even realising it. From meetings that drag on autopilot to one-to-ones that don’t deliver what you need, these routines can waste time, reduce energy, and stop people from working at their best. In this ep ... Show More
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