CLIP:  People Average Rather Than Add

CLIP: People Average Rather Than Add

Author: Southwestern Family of Podcasts - Southwestern Family of Companies April 2, 2026 Duration: 2:17

Speaker, author, and the CEO of the Booher Research Institute, Dianna Booher, explains how, when it comes to building credibility with someone, people tend to average rather than add.

Hear Dianna's full interview in Episode 73 of The Action Catalyst.


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