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The Art of Networking with Dr. Marcia Ballinger

I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Marcia Ballinger, Co-Founder/Principal of Leafblad, a national executive search firm and renowned author of the book, The 20-Minute Networking Meeting.


I invite you to listen to our conversation to learn why networking is important!






Good Luck, Stay Healthy, Well and Sane.



Career Kate

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