
What Becomes Obvious in the First Week of January
The first week of January is when the organization tells the truth, usually without meaning to. The meetings restart, people share priorities, leaders talk about
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The first week of January is when the organization tells the truth, usually without meaning to. The meetings restart, people share priorities, leaders talk about

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