Krishna – Pune College Friend / Software Developer: Why Active Listening Made Him Everyone's Favourite
During my college days in Pune, I couldn't figure out why everyone loved my friend Krishna—until I became a corporate trainer and realised his secret was active listening. Today he's a senior software developer who builds trust with clients and colleagues effortlessly.
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