#2 The Healthy Business Show: The psychology of an entrepreneur

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What mindset does it take to ‘make it’ in business? Is work-life balance a myth? What turns great employees disloyal, and how damaging is burnout really? Open your mind as Fred Roed speaks to Marc Rogatschnig, an organisational psychologist, about the psychological dynamics of leading a business and the personal attributes and awareness that can set you apart in a competitive environment.

Season 1 / Episode 2 28 May 2019 English South Africa Business Fred Roed

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