Pierre du Plessis: The Profitable Prison of Our Flaws

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Award-winning strategist Pierre Du Plessis reveals the hidden advantages that keep us tethered to our flaws, and challenges conventional wisdom about personal and organisational growth.
3 Feb English South Africa Management · Self-Improvement

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