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“To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talent
How can you start using the title published author in the next few months WITHOUT writing an entire book You probably already know the benefits of getting a book published: Build a stronger personal b
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I want to end today by talking through some lessons from a client who is leading a large-scale change program at a very reputable investment bank. Part of the work he’s doing is to get the bank
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