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    In this episode of Enterprising Minds, Alex, Ruthi, and Dave share their top book recommendations from 2023 that had a profound impact on their thinking or offered actionable insights. The episode covers a range of topics from the history and potential of AI, effective leadership strategies, and innovative marketing approaches, to balancing work and life. Listen in to discover new reading material and join the team's illuminating discussions on indispensable lessons taken from their favorite reads.

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