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Malcolm Gladwell: Secrets of the Underdog's Success

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Why do underdogs sometimes end up leading the pack? Malcolm Gladwell explores this question in his latest book, “David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants.” The bestselling author joins us in studio for a discussion about turning your disadvantage into a winning advantage.

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Malcolm Gladwell, staff writer for The New Yorker; author of "The Tipping Point," "Blink," "Outliers," and "David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants"

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