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    Microskills: The Tiny Steps That Lead to the Biggest Accomplishments
    Adaira Landry & Resa E. Lewiss
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    "MicroSkills" reveals how tiny actions create massive impact in any workplace. Award-winning physicians Landry and Lewiss break down success into learnable microskills, from setting boundaries to mastering unwritten rules. Can the smallest change truly transform your career trajectory?

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