Good Intentions Don't Always Make Good Business Advice
Episode Date: October 30, 2026Confidence can make advice sound convincing. Good intentions can make it feel trustworthy. Neither tells you whether the person understands the busine...
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1145 episodes transcribedConfidence can make advice sound convincing. Good intentions can make it feel trustworthy. Neither tells you whether the person understands the busine...
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