Wed.Mar 13, 2024

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A Journey Through Time: A Chat with My Great-Grandparents

Chad Barr

Last night, nestled in the realm of dreams, I found myself in the warm company of my great-grandparents. Our conversation, vivid and touching, spanned the breadth of modern innovations—those very technologies that occasionally astonished yet befuddled me. Though the morning’s light diluted the memory, the essence of our dialogue remained, inspiring me to capture its spirit here: “Oh, how I’ve longed to hear your voices again,” I began, my heart swelling with emotion

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How Organizations Can Encourage Productive Allyship

Harvard Business

Many leaders want to be allies for underrepresented groups, but fear their attempts will be awkward or offensive. New research suggests these fears are often unfounded, with acts of allyship generally being appreciated more than anticipated. Organizations can help by educating potential allies on how their efforts are received and by creating a culture where open communication and support are encouraged.

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Unemployed Agilists: How to Show Your Value to Support What Managers Want, Part 1

Johanna Rothman

Every day, I hear more stories of agile coaches or Scrum Masters losing their jobs. Why? Several reasons: No manager cares about “agile” even if they care about agility. So, selling “agile” into the organization doesn’t create any traction for change. Agile coaches and Scrum Masters are staff positions, not “line” jobs.

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Lessons from Costco on Sustainable Growth

Harvard Business

Few companies succeed in growing at a sustainable rate over time. The reason is that leaders give in to the temptation to grow in ways that overlook the customer or they grow more quickly than their organizational capabilities allow. But the leaders of a handful of companies, including Costco and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, never forget that businesses are complex systems whose elements are interconnected.

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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Local US Business Experts for Market Management

Business Consulting Agency

Expanding into the US market presents lucrative opportunities for businesses seeking global growth and market penetration. However, navigating the complexities of the US market requires strategic planning, in-depth market knowledge, and localized expertise. Explore the critical role that local business experts and consulting services play in managing US market entry and operations effectively, highlighting the benefits and advantages they offer for achieving better results and a higher success r

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Curation (vs the road to junk)

Seth Godin Blog

The independent bookstore down the street is carefully curated. Each book takes up the spot that a different book could inhabit, so the owner makes sure that there’s a great reason a title is included. Amazon, on the other hand, has no shelf space problem, and the Kindle multiplies it. As a result, the average book on the Kindle is virtually worthless, because once it’s easy to include everything, everything gets included.

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How to Become More Persuasive at Work

Harvard Business

If you’re a leader, you need to know how to influence people.

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How to Fail Right

Harvard Business

Why and how you fail is more important than success.

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