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May 2020
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The Power of Disagreement

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When everyone is in agreement on a project or idea, is there a hidden downside? Jonah Sachs, entrepreneur and author of the book Unsafe Thinking: How to Be Nimble and Bold When You Need it Most, reveals that finding constructive ways to disagree can be a key to unlocking creativity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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