Fri.Sep 22, 2017

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Three Lessons Learned from Writing a Book

Women in Consulting

:: In retrospect, I’ve always wanted to be an author. Growing up in a bookish family, I spent much of my childhood reading. In college, I majored in English literature while dabbling in psychology and biology. But whenever I tried writing fiction, my inner critic was scathing. Creative writing terrified me. And nonfiction? I wasn’t an expert in anything.

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Defiant Catalans Block Spain’s Military Boats From Landing; Spain Seizes “.CAT” Domain

MishTalk

Spain’s plan to send boatloads of military police to Catalonia to prevent its independence referendum have backfired with dockers in two ports staging a boycott and a third refusing access. The Express writes Police boats Blocked by Catalan ports as unrest threatens to Rip Spain Apart. (more…).

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The Grocery Industry Confronts a New Problem: Only 10% of Americans Love Cooking

Harvard Business

The supermarket and grocery business is likely to suffer strong headwinds in the future, due to long-term shifts in consumer behavior. Although many people don’t realize it yet, grocery shopping and cooking are in a long-term decline. They are shifting from a mass category, based on a daily activity, to a niche activity that a few people do only some of the time.

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Catalonia President: “We Will Vote on Independence Whether Spain Likes it or Not”

MishTalk

Thousands have gathered at the gates of Catalonia’s judiciary body to demand the release of a dozen officials arrested in connection with an upcoming vote on independence. And a defiant Catalonia president wrote a nice op-ed in the Washington Post today: Sorry, Spain. Catalonia is voting on independence whether you like it or not. (more…).

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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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Your fast car

Seth Godin Blog

Right there, in your driveway, is a really fast car. And here are the keys. Now, go drive it. Right there, in your hand, is a Chicago Pneumatics 0651 hammer. You can drive a nail through just about anything with it, again and again if you choose. Time to use it. And here's a keyboard, connected to the entire world. Here's a publishing platform you can use to interact with just about anyone, just about any time, for free.

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Equifax and Why It’s So Hard to Sue a Company for Losing Your Personal Information

Harvard Business

After years of screaming headlines about data breaches, we all know the drill. A major company announces it has been hacked, a brief public outcry ensues, and then… not much happens. Down the road you might read about a government inquiry or a class-action suit being settled. People have become numb to these announcements. We assume our personal information has been compromised in some way, take reasonable precautions like canceling a credit card or instituting credit monitoring, and move

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Defiant Catalans Block Spain’s Military Boats From Landing; Spain Seizes “.CAT” Domain

MishTalk

Spain’s plan to send boatloads of military police to Catalonia to prevent its independence referendum have backfired with dockers in two ports staging a boycott and a third refusing access. The Express writes Police boats Blocked by Catalan ports as unrest threatens to Rip Spain Apart.

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5 Ways to Focus Your Energy During a Work Crunch

Harvard Business

Work invariably ebbs and flows, cycling between steady states, where we feel more in control of the pace and workload, and peak periods, where the work crunch hits us hard. Unexpected setbacks, project sprints, or even vacations and holidays can create mayhem and tension. Maintaining focus and managing energy levels become critical as tasks pile onto an already full load.

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Stock Market “Crash” Unlikely: It’s the Debt, Stupid

MishTalk

Many people have been predicting another stock market “crash” I have not been in that camp for reasons I will explain below. Yet, I believe the stock market is at least 50% overvalued, and a 40% to 60% “net” decline is coming. My view is the decline will be slow and miserably painful for all involved, but there will not be a “crash” defined as a 35% plunge or greater in a single year.

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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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Prioritize Your Opportunities with This Checklist

Harvard Business

Photo by Cris Dinoto. How do you evaluate a business opportunity? The world is replete with SWOT mechanisms for evaluating a prospective new product offering, as well as opportunity assessment templates for evaluating a project against overall business goals, customer impact, strategic potential, and competitive urgency. These instruments play a vital role in acquisitions, new products and features, and even the new divisions of business you’d like to deploy.

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Stock Market “Crash” Unlikely: It’s the Debt, Stupid

MishTalk

Many people have been predicting another stock market “crash” I have not been in that camp for reasons I will explain below. Yet, I believe the stock market is at least 50% overvalued, and a 40% to 60% “net” decline is coming. My view is the decline will be slow and miserably painful for all involved, but there will not be a “crash” defined as a 35% plunge or greater in a single year.

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Trump Wants a “See-Through Wall”: He Will Choose the Design Personally

MishTalk

Trump wants a “great wall” on the US-Mexican border that Mexico will pay for. A new wrinkle is the wall must be see-through so we can see who is on the other side. Trump will personally select the design. (more…).

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Trump Wants a “See-Through Wall”: He Will Choose the Design Personally

MishTalk

Trump wants a “great wall” on the US-Mexican border that Mexico will pay for. A new wrinkle is the wall must be see-through so we can see who is on the other side. Trump will personally select the design.

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Savings Consultants Are Needed in Today's Market More Than Ever

Savings Consultants are needed in today’s market more than ever. With an increase in expenses, businesses are looking for opportunities to save. Often unknown to businesses are savings in expense reduction, specialized tax savings, specialized savings including medical underpayments, health benefits cost reduction, zero cost processing, and more. Blue Coast Savings, with over 20 years in business, assists Savings Consultants in helping these companies move toward more profitable businesses.