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Career Talk on Sirius XM 132 Wharton School of Business Radio Features Michael Watkins and The First 90 Days

February 3, 2020

On this episode of Career Talk, host Dr Dawn interviews two best-selling authors. During the first segment, James Clear shares how techniques like temptation bundling and building a system to get 1% better each day, from his book Atomic Habits. During the second segment, Michael Watkins offers critical tips for starting strong in a new position and building relationships within the organization that catapult your career success, from his globally celebrated book The First 90 Days. Listen to the episode. 

Genesis is a global provider of leadership development programs, coaching, and transition acceleration solutions for individuals, teams, and organizations. Genesis offerings are based on the research of Michael Watkins, co-founder and author of the book "The First 90 Days." Genesis provides a comprehensive range of programs, coaching processes, and consulting services aimed at speeding up transitions at all levels, from front-line managers to C-level executives.

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