Fri.Jan 11, 2019

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Good intentions (how to be on time)

Seth Godin Blog

You probably know people who are late. Often. They don’t want to be late. In fact, their good intentions are probably the reason that they are late. They might try one technique or another, and even apologize for being late, and yet it happens again. There is one reason and one amplifying factor. The amplifying factor is that when they’re late, people wait for them.

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The Strategy Puzzle of Subscription-Based Dating Sites

Harvard Business

If they do their job too well, they might put themselves out of business.

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Do you have a marketing problem?

Seth Godin Blog

It’s pretty easy to tell when you have a plumbing problem. Or when you need a roofer. And if your finances are a mess, you might have an accounting problem. But what are the symptoms that you have a marketing problem? There are people who would benefit from your work who aren’t engaging with you. There’s a change you seek to make in the culture, but it’s not happening.

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Data Was Supposed to Fix the U.S. Education System. Here’s Why It Hasn’t.

Harvard Business

Better information doesn’t always lead to better teaching.

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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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Why Most Performance Evaluations Are Biased, and How to Fix Them

Harvard Business

Avoid open-ended questions.

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