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FaceTime with the Content Guy: Don’t Let It Be Forgot

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This morning, I want to offer three more business (and life!) lessons from Aaron Sorkin’s new book for Lerner & Loewe’s “Camelot,” on the subjects of leadership and dealing with change.  The production may be flawed, but the lessons are invaluable.

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