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Even Bad People Have Good Ideas

CaseInterview.com

I’m surprised at how often somebody “hates” an idea based on who proposed the idea, as opposed to the idea itself. Even “badpeople can occasionally have a really good idea. Deciding jobs tend to involve managing other people and figuring out what they should be “doing.”. listen to it.

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Bad Decision vs. Bad Outcome

CaseInterview.com

A lot of people tend to judge the quality of a decision based on the outcome of the decision. This is a foundational premise that many (if not most) people hold that underlies their decision-making process. Therefore, working hard was a good decision (because I got promoted). I worked really hard and got promoted.

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of 2023

Action Plan

The Good I retired in August 2023 after being self-employed for 39 years, and it’s been a lot of fun (mostly). For instance… – This newly structured weekly eZine/blog, “The Way I See It” has let me explore and articulate ideas in depth I’ve only mused about before. – The prognosis is good, and treatment is well underway.

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Nine Things to Think About Before Taking the Leap to Independent Consulting

Successful Independent Consulting

Sure, it sounds fabulous—the ability to be selective about the work you do, have a flexible schedule, escape office politics, make good money—but there are drawbacks. You need to be able to pay your bills in good times and bad, and to have at least four months of savings when you start your business. Do you have enough savings?

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I’m Ok, You’re Ok – Assertiveness at work explained

The Management Centre

Being assertive at work can be really hard, and this is something many people struggle with. Being assertive enables you to put forward your ideas, thoughts and opinions by expressing yourself effectively. This level of assertiveness helps to achieve results, solve problems and build good relationships with others.

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Steve Gets a New Home

Action Plan

When you make friends with homeless people, you mainly want to see if you can help somehow. Steve, the man I mentioned last week who lives in his van, is actually in pretty good shape. He’d had quite a life – a good education, great parents, marriage, kids, many different jobs, divorce, and some bad financial decisions.

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20 Questions to Help You Uncover Your Client's TRUE Culture and Politics

Consulting Matters

Politics is not necessarily a bad thing. Politics gets its bad rap when leaders operate out of self-interest versus the best interest of others. Good politics benefits the organization because it helps with providing checks and balances. What types of new ideas get noticed? What types of ideas are ignored?

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