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    Soft as Steel: Leadership Qualities to Grow Relationships and Succeed in Business and Life
    Soft as Steel: Leadership Qualities to Grow Relationships and Succeed in Business and Life
    Soft as Steel: Leadership Qualities to Grow Relationships and Succeed in Business and Life
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    Soft as Steel: Leadership Qualities to Grow Relationships and Succeed in Business and Life

    By Dennis Doran

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    The landscape of the construction industry is changing rapidly.

    Success is no longer driven by a single generation, technology, or bidding strategy. In today’s diverse industry, your ability to adapt and grow hinges on soft skills.

    In Soft as Steel, Dennis Doran starts new conversations about bringing

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDennis D Doran
    Release dateOct 25, 2019
    ISBN9781633373280
    Soft as Steel: Leadership Qualities to Grow Relationships and Succeed in Business and Life

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