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Monday Myth Check: Don’t Hunker Down When Times Get Uncertain

Monday Myth Check: Don’t Hunker Down When Times Get Uncertain

by Jonathan Brake | Oct 21, 2025 | 60 Second Question, Communication, Monday Myth Check, People, Processes, Purpose, Strategy

When business slows down or uncertainty creeps in, our instinct is often to panic. We start cutting costs, scrambling for new clients, and abandoning our proven strategies. But here’s the myth I want to bust today: just because times are uncertain doesn’t...

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