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Jacob Karnes

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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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Into the Quiet: Following Jesus in a World of Noise

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

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