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Sep 1
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Surrounded By Idiots

Michael Hobbes & Peter Shamshiri
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Peter and Michael discuss "Surrounded by Idiots," a book that dares to ask: Can the mystery of human relationships be unraveled by a workplace personality assessment? Where to find us: Our PatreonOur merch!Peter's newsletterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources: Pioneers, Drivers, Integrators, and GuardiansCreator of Lie D ... Show More
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