238. Five Reasons Why Managers Get Stuck in the Weeds

238. Five Reasons Why Managers Get Stuck in t...

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252. On Confidence - Part 3

Lessons learned about confidence from weight training. Create it somewhere outside of work -- get the feeling experience of it in your body. Then bring it with you into wherever you need it....After the EpisodeEnrollment is open for March and April:⁠ https://maven.com/kimnicol/com ...  Show more

251. Communication Beyond Words

Your voice -- literally, the sound you create through your physical body -- has more power than you may realize. Communication is not just about the words you use, but the way you use sound (and silence) can convey your message and influence how others receive (and perceive!) you ...  Show more

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