Magic in the Room #145: What We Are Reading
April 25, 2023
Leaders must be intentional about the media to consume. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Luke, and Chris share how they decide what books to read, videos to watch, and podcasts to listen to, and they share a couple of current resources.
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What Luke is listening to:
What Chris is reading:
- Axios NWA
- Axios Seattle
- Axios Denver
- Axios Dallas
- The 2023 State of Essential Workplace Communications
What Hannah is reading:
Credits:
- This episode of Magic in the Room was recorded remotely
- Music by evangrimmusic.com

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