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Jacob Karnes

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https://www.masteryourfirstjob.com

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Business, Self Help, Nonfiction

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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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Average rating: 4.63 · 19 ratings · 6 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	Master Your First Job: The Remarkable Path From First Day to First Promotion 4.63 avg rating — 19 ratings — 4 editions	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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Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly

by Anthony Bourdain

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The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God

by Dallas Willard

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Full Cast Audible edition)

by J.K. Rowling

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