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Episode 56: When Being Busy Is a Form of Laziness

6m · Ask A · 04 Nov 21:13

CEOs are some of the busiest people around. And we live in a culture that celebrates people who are overbooked and constantly occupied. But busy-busy-busy isn’t the best mode for leaders to operate in. Joel discusses why that is—and what to do instead. Sponsored by: Texas Mutual Insurance Company

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