Wed.Aug 07, 2019

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How Scientific Thinking Won the Women’s World Cup Title

Markovitz Consulting

In the glow of the US women’s national soccer team’s World Cup title—and the long record of success the team has had over the years—it’s easy to forget that victory didn’t always seem quite so inevitable. Although the team dominated and won the World Cup in 2015, a year later it lost to Sweden in the quarterfinals of the Olympics. Coach Jill Ellis noticed that Sweden employed a fundamentally different strategy than she expected.

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The Prize at the End of the Journey

Chad Barr

This week, while my grandchildren were here, we decided to make the trip to Cleveland’s West Side zoo attraction during the heat of the day. We, along with what seemed like the rest of the county, trekked through the exhibits from the flamingos to the elephants. The Cleveland zoo was built on very hilly acreage, which is easy for the young, but not so much for the young at heart to navigate.

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For the Right Price…

Martinka Consulting

“You can’t afford to buy the business” dad said to his kids, who were running the business as he enjoyed retirement. Not to insult dad, but if it’s priced right it’s affordable. Dad obviously feels the business is the cutest puppy or most adorable baby there is – so of course his kids can’t afford it. Well, sentimental feelings don’t count for much when valuing a business, a car, a house, and many other things.

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2 important sections your engagement letter might be missing

Rod Burkert

Greetings from Custer State Park … one of our favorite places to visit in the RV. It is also Sturgis week, when the population of South Dakota doubles with the influx of (mostly Harley Davidson) motorcycle riders. Creating content is an incredible marketing tool to build Authority for practitioners of all stripes and firms of all sizes – if it’s done the right 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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Why Women and People of Color in Law Still Hear “You Don’t Look Like a Lawyer”

Harvard Business

Interviews with black female lawyers shed new light on the obstacles they face.

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What Men Can Do to Be Better Mentors and Sponsors to Women

Harvard Business

Understand their challenges and help them get ahead.

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What a “Price Vocabulary” Is, and Why Companies Need One

Harvard Business

At Costco, it isn’t random that prices end in.99 or.97.

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How Ava DuVernay Is Finding Blue Oceans in Hollywood

Harvard Business

Three counterintuitive moves to succeed in new markets.