TEC Live - Business and Leadership Insights

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Join Stephanie Christopher, CEO at TEC (The Executive Connection) as she sits down with business leaders and inspiring guests covering wide-ranging conversations about all things leadership, exploring the questions that are top of mind for SME business leaders: strategic planning, exit strategies, family business, talent, scaling up, AI, transformation, economic updates and more. Success thrives on different perspectives. If you are passionate about growth, improving your decision-making or just interested in what is going on in the world of the midsized or small business then this podcast is for you. Take the first step towards results – listen now.

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