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Jun 2017
19m 48s

Mental Preparation Secrets of Top Athlet...

Harvard Business Review
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Dan McGinn, senior editor at Harvard Business Review, talks about what businesspeople can learn from how top performers and athletes prepare for their big moments. In business, a big sales meeting, presentation, or interview can be pivotal to success. The same goes for pep talks that motivate employees. McGinn talks about both the research and practical appl ... Show More
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