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#208) A Guide to Handling Rejection & Negative Feedback | Dee Ann Turner

Season 1, Ep. 208
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Today I brought on  Dee Ann Turner, former vice president of talent for Chick-fil-A and CEO of Dee Ann Turner, LLC.


Dee Ann Turner is a 35-year veteran in identifying, selecting, and growing talent. She has unparalleled insight and experience in talent acquisition, career and leadership development, and organizational culture. Her second book, "Bet on Talent: How to Create a Remarkable Culture That Wins the Hearts of Customers," was named one of the best books to read in 2020 by Harver.


An experienced mentor and leader teaching organizations how to find and keep extraordinary talent, Dee Ann now teaches talent how to be extraordinary. Today, she leads her own organization, Dee Ann Turner & Associates, LLC, where she widely shares her wisdom through speaking opportunities, coaching, and consulting. 


So as you can see, Dee Ann is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling with accepting and handling negative comments and rejection.


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