In business, rejection is woven into any career path, from the interview process, to influencing decisions (or not), selling through ideas, or even the promotion cycle.

How do you accept, receive, apply and thrive in the face of rejection? Or do you?

In this episode, The Middlests speak with Christian Siriano about how to stay balanced when, “one day you’re in, and the next day you’re out!” The business man, fashion designer, and "Project Runway" TV host offers learnings from his own professional journey.

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