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Chess Not Checkers
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Chess Not Checkers

by Mark Miller
April 2015
Intermediate to advanced
144 pages
1h 57m
English
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
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Something Has to Change

Debbie Brewster was the third-most influential person in Blake’s life. After his mom and dad, Debbie had invested more in him than anyone else. She taught Blake how to lead. And the irony of it all was that since Blake’s late father had mentored Debbie, many of the principles she shared with him came, indirectly, from his dad.

Regarding his current challenges, Blake had complete confidence Debbie could help. He called her and she agreed to meet early the next morning. They met in the coffee shop they had used as a central meeting place on and off for a decade.

“Good morning!” Debbie said as soon as Blake walked through the door.

“Good morning to you,” he said.

“How are you and Megan and the kids? We’ve got a lot of catching ...

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ISBN: 9781626563940