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Open Enrollment Class for "The Conclusion Trap"

Markovitz Consulting

Do you (or people in your organization) jump to solutions? Is it hard to get people to slow down before making decisions? Do you want to get better at solving problems? If so, you’ll be interested in an open enrollment class I’m teaching at the Stanford Continuing Studies program on July 11. “ Better Decision Making: Avoiding the Conclusion Trap and Other Pitfalls ” is a class based on my new book, The Conclusion Trap.

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Corporate Training: 5 Types Your Organization Needs

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

As the business world continues to change with relentless consistency thanks to new technology, economic conditions and political forces, many people and organizations are at risk of being left behind. As progress pushes us forward, it brings disruption and change along with it. In this modern workplace that is ever-changing, no one knows it all and everyone can benefit from learning.

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211: Kerri Schoonyoung—Coming Out Of The Recession, Are You Ready For Your Life 2.0

On the Brink Podcast

Learn how to navigate a new path for yourself! Is this a time when you have been forced to strip out the busy parts of life and rethink what comes next? Is it time to stop checking the boxes? And have you recognized lately that you are really good at self-motivation, independence and autonomy, but you aren’t able to do any of that in your old job? You might ask yourself in this new world we now find ourselves in, what gets you out of bed in the morning?

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Tracking

Alan Weiss

I find that in organizations, and individually, people do what’s easy instead of what’s necessary. They spend more time on computer backups, software, and gizmos than they do on trying to meet buyers. People obsess with smart phone videos and attendant aids like lighting or sound, but the content of the video is a snooze. You’re better off trying your best to see buyers and experiencing a 10% success rate than you are spending that time on “back room” and support pa

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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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Time’s Up for Toxic Workplaces

Harvard Business

Three ways to create an environment that doesn’t tolerate abuse.

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A VC’s Guide to Investing in Black Founders

Harvard Business

Today, Black entrepreneurs receive less than 1% of venture capital.

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Friday Fusion: June 19, 2020

Tsavo Neal

Every week, I write about web design, copywriting, and digital marketing for independent consultants and small firms. Friday Fusion is a collection of said writing from Quora, LinkedIn, and email conversations with consultants. You can follow me on Quora here , connect with me on LinkedIn here , and email me here. Why do people write in 3rd person in the about section of their LinkedIn profile, especially those in B2B sales.

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Health Care Workers Protect Us. It’s Time to Protect Them.

Harvard Business

You shouldn’t have to put your life on the line to be a hero.

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The Recession — Now What?

CaseInterview.com

I wrote the following article for my CEOs. I thought you might find it useful. In talking to many people about the global recession, I’ve observed the extremely wide range of reactions. Some are visibly shaken, frozen, and hoping this recession will pass too. Others recognize the challenges and are doing their best to adapt. Everyone wants to know what’s going to happen to the global economy.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Leaders, Stop Denying the Gender Inequity in Your Organization

Harvard Business

Your workplace is not a meritocracy.

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Too long delayed

Seth Godin Blog

Today is Juneteenth, a holiday that should be more widely observed. It doesn’t mark the date of Lincoln’s proclamation that freed the slaves, nor does it occur on the day that the 14th amendment was passed. Both were overdue and urgent and important steps forward. Instead, it commemorates the day that a last group of slaves (outside of Galveston, TX) heard that they had been freed months earlier.

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