Getting More Out of the Book Club

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ANNOUNCING September/October Book: Getting More: How You Can Negotiate to Succeed in Work and Life by Stuart Diamond

July/August Book: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
Discussion: Aug. 31, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET

 

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