Turns out, I was a terrible listener


Hey Reader!

In my early twenties, my boss pulled me aside to tell me I wasn't a good listener.

Explicitly. Like, that was the whole conversation.

I cried about it for three days.

Fast forward... I'm now a podcaster getting complimented on my interview skills?! WHAT?!

This episode I'll walk you through how I got here, all these years later, and feel less like a sucky listener (here's to winning Most Improved!!).

LISTEN HERE: Turns Out, I Was a Terrible Listener

Let's Duett,

Allea

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