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Pop, Tech + Culture with Marcus Collins (S2:E5)

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We’re all trying to influence how people behave, according to Dr. Marcus Collins, whether it’s what people buy, how they interact or how they work. Marcus calls culture the biggest cheat code ever to influence human behavior. Hear how his work with cultural influencers like Beyonce and Apple will help you harness the power of culture within your organization.

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