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How to Phrase Your Questions When You Need Honest Answers

Sometimes people withhold useful information because it’s uncomfortable. Here’s how to get them to tell you the hard truth.

by Jeremy A. Yip and Maurice Schweitzer

 

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Companies Are Using AI to Make Faster Decisions in Sales and Marketing

Don’t replace reflective decision-making—speed it up.

by Prabhakant Sinha, Arun Shastri, Sally Lorimer, and Srihari Sarangan

 

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