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Olson's Rules for Dealing with Autocrats :: Part I - Play the Game You're In
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Today, Host Reed Galen begins a seven-part series: Olson's Rules for Dealing with Autocrats. Based on longtime colleague Trygve Olson's experiences overseas, Reed begins with Rule #1 - Play the Game You're In, Not the One You're Used To. Reed takes you through what this means, some real-world examples, and some advice on how to survive today's political fire hose.
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