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Taming the Epic To-Do List

Harvard Business

List #2 is for items that need to be completed today. Then there’s no chance that I’ll notice the day before, “Oops, I’m supposed to give that speech tomorrow!” To avoid this problem, I use three lists and a calendar. Each has its own specific function. I do this as soon as I book the speech.

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The Moderate's Prayer; Applications Now Being Taken; Distinguishing Friends From Enemies

MishTalk

So here goes: Oops! As a Syrian rebel, I think the word or phrase that best describes me is: A) Moderate B) Very moderate C) Crazy moderate D) Other 2. This may be shocking news, but not even John McCain can tell the difference. Want proof? Well, who doesn''t these days? McCain Met Syrian Rebels Accused of Kidnapping.

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How to Combat Workplace Negativity

Nash Consulting

But it’s one to at least consider, right? Make sure to check out our podcast episode (#7) on giving effective feedback, though. We need to know how to share our concerns without causing more damage. GET OVER IT/LET IT GO Here’s a news flash: did you know you don’t have to talk about everything that bugs you? Do we work in perfect workplaces?

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Want to be Successful? Learn how to Make Great Presentations

Confessions of a Consultant

Oops: Fall from Grace: And that’s exactly what happened to me during a recent pitch – this time (again) to a group of nurses. Deadpan, the professional responded: “You need to get 2 inches cut off the top of each club.” Key Question: Q: What do you call a Pirate with 2 arms, 2 eyes and 2 legs? A: A beginner!

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Avoiding Taxes Like the Big Guys (and Gals)

Martinka Consulting

The Trump Organization allegedly avoided paying taxes on almost $2 million of compensation to an employee. But what if there’s an “Oops” and you must sell? The allegations and prosecution shouldn’t surprise anybody because: There’s politics involved. There seems to be a family history of this. When a medical issue arose, she was stuck.

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From ZIRP to NIRP: Virtues of Germany vs. the Vices of Greece; What About "Speece" and Gold?

MishTalk

Germany, after a decade of current account deficits of roughly 1% of GDP, began the century with slightly larger deficits, but this balanced to zero by 2002, after which Germany ran steady surpluses of 2% for the next two years. Everything changed around 2005. The opposite happened to Spain. between countries. Solidarity Where?

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History Lesson for Hypocrites, Warmongers, and Fools

MishTalk

In April 2003, the Pentagon said the war would cost about $2 billion a month, and in July of that year Rumsfeld increased that estimate to $4 billion. In March 2003, Mr. Wolfowitz told Congress that " we''re really dealing with a country that could finance its own reconstruction. " I believe we all know how that turned out.

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