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Jacob Karnes is the founder of Waves Business Coaching and the author of Master Your First Job. With over a decade of experience at Chick-fil-A—both in-restaurant and at the corporate level—Jacob honed the art of team development. Today, he helps business leaders build and develop high-performing teams that drive success. Through his coaching, Jacob provides leaders with the tools and strategies to create their dream teams and thrive in business. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife and two kids.

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Master Your First Job: The Remarkable Path From First Day to First Promotion

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Murder on the Orient Express (Hercule Poirot, #10)

by Agatha Christie

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Full-Cast Edition)

by J.K. Rowling

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Jacob Karnes is currently reading Murder on the Orient Express (Hercule Poirot, #10) by Agatha Christie	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Really detailed, really good storytelling about how the premier league’s popular tactics changed over time, with different coaches and different players arriving on the scene.
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