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FaceTime with the Content Guy:  Three Tenets of Teamwork

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Yesterday in this space I talked about the importance of establishing one’s capacity for commitment, hard work, innovation and collaboration.  Another key factor is the ability to embrace teamwork.  Which made a recent Inc. article about Steve Jobs’ three tenets of great teamwork particularly timely.

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