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BE A GRACIOUS HOST

Tackling the Hard Stuff Is Easier When Everyone Is Comfortable

I can hear you thinking, What’s a chapter on hosting doing in a part called Fight Fear? Going to each other’s offices takes effort. We do it because there’s an important topic to cover, a relationship to form, or a conflict to clear. Job candidates are hired and potential partnerships are often solidified once someone has been to your space. Knowing how to welcome someone is essential to establishing a quality connection. Whether your guest is eager to make a good impression or gearing up to argue their case, help attenuate anxiety and set the conditions for ...

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