Fun with Flaws — Lessons in Self-Awareness
Audrey Cooper
08.16.19
Audrey Cooper, first female editor-in-chief of the San Francisco Chronicle, opens up about a few of the personal flaws others have helped her discover. It’s an important lesson in self-awareness, and a reminder to coach yourself to think about others’ reactions.
Summary:
Audrey Cooper, first female editor-in-chief of the San Francisco Chronicle, opens up about a few of the personal flaws others have helped her discover. It’s an important lesson in self-awareness, and a reminder to coach yourself to think about others’ reactions.
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