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Barack Obama: “If you find yourself isolated because the process breaks down or if you're only hearing from people who agree with you…”

On the recordJanuary 17, 2017
If you find yourself isolated because the process breaks down or if you're only hearing from people who agree with you on everything, that's when you start making mistakes.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama advises Trump on the importance of diverse perspectives in decision-making.

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