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Don Graumann is a high-performance executive and leadership coach whose teams are known for delivering sustainable results. He has worked in insight-driven marketing for almost 30 years. His purpose is helping individuals and teams fulfill their potential. Don has a BS in Mathematics from Bates College and an MBA from Boston College. His math and programming roots taught him the value of focusing on “first principles,” a fundamental concept which he applies to everything in his life, including leadership and personal productivity. Don lives in Massachusetts with his wife, twin daughters, and two dogs.

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