Fri.Jul 30, 2021

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Retrofitting purpose in professional services firms

The Source

Ever since Simon Sinek scribbled his “golden circle” on a flipchart at a TED talk in 2009, the business world has been infatuated with purpose. Most of us had been focused on the what and the how of our business, Sinek told us. We needed to focus on the why. Sinek’s idea was perfectly timed: It helped to explain the success of Apple at a moment when Steve Jobs was starting to be talked about in almost messianic terms, and anticipated a decade in which the environment, the #metoo movement, the Co

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Real Interviewing

Alan Weiss

I’ve counseled executives for years to look for energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor in job candidates. These qualities can’t be taught or coached, they’re intrinsic. You can teach almost any content to people, but not these behaviors. So it’s pointless and ridiculous to hire people of low energy, low enthusiasm, and with no humor.

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How to Talk About Your Mental Health with Your Employer

Harvard Business

Up to 80% of people will experience a diagnosable mental health condition over the course of their lifetime — whether they know it or not.

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Fresh herbs

Seth Godin Blog

Chain restaurants rarely use fresh herbs. They’re uneven, unreliable and expensive, and most diners have been conditioned to want food that’s more processed and bland. The same is true for most of what we buy and sell. It’s becoming ever more predictable, pre-processed and cost-reduced. The pressure tends to go in one direction–turn your work into a commodity, smooth over the edges and fit in all the way.

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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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Staying Visible When Your Team Is in the Office…But You’re WFH

Harvard Business

Four strategies.

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Midsize Companies Need a Systematic Approach to Cost Analysis

Harvard Business

Lessons from one organization’s digital transformation.

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Video Quick Take: Palo Alto Networks’ Tim Junio on Cybersecurity - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM CORTEX XPANSE

Harvard Business

Sponsor content from Cortex Xpanse.

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Addressing the Biggest Challenges of Hosting Hybrid Events - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM WEBEX

Harvard Business

Sponsor content from Webex.

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