The work that makes all other work possible | Ai-jen Poo

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What successful negotiators do differently | Kathryn Valentine

Studies show that women negotiate just as frequently as men — so why do they succeed half as often? With wit and humor, business consultant Kathryn Valentine unpacks the gender expectations of workplace negotiations, offering a clear equation for anyone to make a successful ask a ...  Show more

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