Fri.Feb 21, 2020

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Problem Talker vs. Problem Solver

CaseInterview.com

In life and work, there are two ways to approach a problem. You can talk about a problem, or you can solve the problem. The problem talker spends all of his time complaining about the problem. "Boss, this budgeting process is so inefficient and a waste of time.". "The way we orient new employees to the company is so confusing.". "I hate how that one tree branch blocks the stop sign at the intersection; someone should tell the the city to fix it.".

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Panel Success

Alan Weiss

If you’re going to hold a panel discussion: • Have a few panelists (3) not a lot, otherwise everyone will drone on about every question. • Move things along and make sure audience questions are the focus. • You job as moderator is to maximize value for the audience from the panel, not to be the “star” yourself.

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Creating a Culture of Reliability in the Workplace

Nash Consulting

Creating a Culture of Reliability in the Workplace [Do you prefer to learn with your ears instead of your eyes? You can check out episode 14 of our podcast on this same topic.] Sheila, a leader for a team of project managers, has a tight deadline to deliver on an important client project. Her back is against the wall. She is getting a lot of heat from the client.

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Action figures

Seth Godin Blog

Those little plastic figurines don’t actually move. If we’re being honest, they’re not action figures, they’re remind-us-of-action figures. Many of the totems in our lives don’t actually do anything all on their own. Books don’t read themselves, and flowers don’t love us. But they can represent something. They can remind us of what’s possible.

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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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Behavior Styles: Managing Others with Trust & Respect

Nash Consulting

Consider the case of Jane and John, two coworkers who once had a cordial relationship with one another: Meet Jane. We all have a Jane in our workplace. Jane talks to think, meaning when she is processing a thought or idea, she does so out loud. It often appears as if we are witnessing her think in real-time. She is quick on her feet, excellent at motivating others, and tends to get a lot accomplished.

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A Survival Guide for Startups in the Era of Tech Giants

Harvard Business

You have options other than getting swallowed up or stomped out.

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3 Actions Congress Can Take to Reduce Drug Prices

Harvard Business

Saving patients money doesn’t have to hurt business.

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Are You Using Your Data, or Just Collecting It?

Harvard Business

Implement policies to get the most out of your numbers.

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