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Human beings are natural mimickers. The more youre conscious of the other sides posture, mannerisms, and word choices - and the more you subtly reflect those back - the more accurate youll be at taking their perspective.
Daniel H. Pink
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Daniel H. Pink
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 1
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