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Wally Bock helps leaders improve the performance and morale of their teams. This material is adapted from Wally's latest book, Performance Talk: The One-on-One Part of Leadership (http://www.performancetalk.com). You'll also find tips about how to talk to your subordinates at the Three Star Leadership site (http://www.threestarleadership.com/) Sort By: Date | Popularity
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