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How to Make Perfect Connections

Action Plan

Best, Sylvia Mac had heard Pete speak at a business conference the week before. Pete’s reply email to Mac came a few hours later that same morning: From: Peter Tyre To: Sylvia Senaldi; Mac Shields Subject: Re: Intro Thanks for the intro, Sylvia! Most people do—up there with fear of heights, spiders, and speaking in public.

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Researching the company before an interview

Tom Spencer

These calls and reports cover a range of topics, including new products, company risks, and whether revenues are growing or stable. The more mentions a given subject gets (whether it’s praise for flexible hours or frustration with senior management) the more likely it is to be accurate. Research the competition and the industry.

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How to Give the Same Talk to Different Audiences

Harvard Business

If you’re asked to speak at a conference or event, it’s likely because you’ve demonstrated expertise in your particular subject. To provide a great experience for attendees, you generally want to focus on the topic the organizers have requested – the “greatest hits” that you’re known for.

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How to Get Excited About Topics That Bore You

Harvard Business

As I’ve discovered from both personal experience and research, it is possible to learn to like — even to grow to love — subject areas that look boring or that you once loathed. The first step in building passion for a subject you don’t like is to identify a reason to learn it. Here’s how to do it.

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Cold Emailing 101

Tom Spencer

The three most reliable sources for strong leads are: the firm’s website, the firm’s publication, and. In my personal experience, using the topic of the publication to show your interest in the firm leads to great conversations. include a catchy subject line. Eventually, this can lead to a referral for an interview.

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How to Start a Podcast: Complete Step-by-Step Guide [2023]

Buzzsprout

Pick a podcast theme or topic You should feel excited to regularly discuss and research your podcast topic. The more you enjoy your topic, the less likely you'll experience podfade. Search your show's topic in Apple Podcasts. What unique perspective can you bring to your podcast’s topic?

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7 Ways to Stop a Meeting from Dragging On

Harvard Business

Subjects were led to believe they were part of a group discussion about personal problems, in which one participant is struck with an epileptic seizure. Darley and Latane wondered what conditions would predict whether the subject witnessing the seizure would either sit passively or interrupt the “meeting” and take action to help.

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