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Thursday, May 28, 2026 Live Webcast

Emerging Leaders Book Club: Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell (E2605560)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
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Zoom

OVERVIEW

How well do we really understand the people we interact with every day? Join the discussion as we explore how miscommunication, assumptions and bias shape our personal and professional relationships.

DESIGNED FOR

Early-career professionals and NJCPA members interested in strengthening communication, critical thinking and relationship-building skills

BENEFITS

Gain practical insights into how miscommunication and assumptions impact everyday interactions, along with strategies to improve communication, strengthen decision-making and build more effective professional relationships.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The concept of “defaulting to truth” and why we tend to trust others
  • How we misread people’s behavior and intentions
  • The role of context in shaping understanding and judgment
  • The myth that we can easily detect honesty or deception
  • Real-world examples that demonstrate the consequences of miscommunication

COURSE LEVEL

Basic

INSTRUCTORS

Matthew Mojica

Matthew J. Mojica, CPA
(4.3)

Financial Reporting Specialist

Prudential

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Brandon Ventura

Brandon M. Ventura, CPA

Founder and CEO

Ventura Consulting Group LLC

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PRICING

Free Event
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Note: Online pre-registration will close on May 28 at 12:00 PM.

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