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1 - Why downsizing is here to stay.
2 - The foundational principles of doing downsizing right.
3 - Shifting from a protective paternal approach to empowering employees 
4 - How to manage the mirky middle where what was, no longer exist, and what is to be, has yet to emerge.
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<p>1 - Why downsizing is here to stay.<br>
2 - The foundational principles of doing downsizing right.<br>
3 - Shifting from a protective paternal approach to empowering employees <br>
4 - How to manage the mirky middle where what was, no longer exist, and what is to be, has yet to emerge.</p>

<p>Come on in. Grab a snack. Welcome!</p>]]>
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<p>In this episode, we addressed:</p>

<p>1 - Why downsizing is here to stay.<br>
2 - The foundational principles of doing downsizing right.<br>
3 - Shifting from a protective paternal approach to empowering employees <br>
4 - How to manage the mirky middle where what was, no longer exist, and what is to be, has yet to emerge.</p>

<p>Come on in. Grab a snack. Welcome!</p>]]>
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