Wed.Nov 27, 2024

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A Symphony of Thanks: Celebrating Life’s Beautiful Harmonies

Chad Barr

Thanksgiving is a mosaic of memories, a tapestry woven with threads of gratitude, resilience, and connection. This year, as we gather around tables adorned with the bounty of the season, I find myself drawn to the wisdom of Maya Angelou: “When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” These words, like a guiding light, remind us that gratitude is not just an emotion—it is a practice, a bridge that links our hearts to others.

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Train Your Brain to Work Creatively with Gen AI

Harvard Business

When most people prompt generative AI, they do so within the paradigm of how they think about what could or should come next. For example, when searching Google, users may ask a question, search for the best Thai restaurant “near me,” or insert specific criteria based on filtered output, such as “best downhill mountain bike for intermediate riders.” That approach is often carried into prompting.

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Strategies for Cultivating a Culture of Learning in the Workplace

Clarity Consultants

As organizations face perpetual change and innovation, those prioritizing continuous learning and development gain a significant competitive advantage. A robust learning culture enhances employee skills and knowledge and drives innovation, adaptability, and overall organizational success. Let’s explore critical strategies for developing a thriving learning environment that empowers employees and propels businesses forward.

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When Gig Work Meets Extreme Weather

Harvard Business

Extreme weather events pose significant challenges for gig couriers, impacting their performance, income and health. Research with one food delivery platform in China showed that heat waves drive up order volumes for couriers, but also cause more delays and higher health costs. These couriers could end up working hard in heat for an entire summer and only make around $6 in extra money.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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The long walk

Seth Godin Blog

Before buying a house, it makes sense to spend a day on foot, walking around the neighborhood. You’ll notice things you might have missed in a car. Before starting a business, spend a few shifts working the cash register at a similar establishment. And before going into marketing, go make some sales. In the USA, tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Once again, the free Thanksgiving Reader is available for you to print and share and make a part of your family gathering.

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Is Inflation Transitory or Was it the Decline in the Rate of Inflation?

MishTalk

Following the BEA’s release of PCE price inflation, let’s discuss inflation.

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Scaling a Startup in Emerging Markets

Harvard Business

How to lay the strategic foundations for long-term success early on to avoid flaming out.

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Real Spending Rises 0.1 Percent, Real Disposable Income Up 0.4 Percent

MishTalk

In a reversal of September, income jumped but spending didn’t in October. Here are the details.

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How to Repair a Broken Relationship at Work

Harvard Business

Research-backed tips to help you move forward after conflict with a colleague.

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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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What Industries Will Suffer the Most Under Trump’s Plan to “Make Tariff’s Great Again”?

MishTalk

Trump is upping the rhetoric on Mexico, Canada, and China on top of previous tariff threats. Who will be hardest hit?