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Do you Play to Win or to Not Lose?

CaseInterview.com

One idea, in particular, I’ve been thinking about over the years is developing a strategy to “win” as opposed to one designed to avoid loss. smaller in revenue than IBM, we had far less brand recognition and we had a bunch of buyers afraid of losing their jobs by buying from the wrong vendor. Is your goal to play to win?

System 74
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Music for Motivation and Resilience

Harmonious Workplaces

I love music so much that I married music; my wife serves as a talented and award-winning music teacher in a middle school in Chicago’s suburbs. All of our kids play music, and everyone has their own unique playlists. Music plays a part in just about every day of our lives. I quit smoking in 2011.

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How to Get Started In Organizational Consulting [On-Air Coaching with David Manguiat]

Consulting Matters

As an organization development consultant, I played a key role in aligning the senior executive team around how service was delivered on the front lines, what needed to happen to establish Disney's Animal Kingdom as a must-see park, and how the creative and operational teams partnered together. To do this, you need to understand your gifts.

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Goal Setting Frustration

The Fearless Marketer

After a year or two, when you notice that none of your targets are being reached, you not only lose interest in the goals you set, but you begin to think that you’re a failure when it comes to goal setting. You failed because you were playing in a rigged game with the wrong system. So, I decided to send it out to you.

System 103
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Be Aggressive

CaseInterview.com

When times get difficult, it’s natural to want to step back, play defense, and wait for conditions to get better. The only reason to run a business is to play to “win” (as opposed to playing to “not lose”). The only way to win in any environment is to be aggressive in the pursuit of opportunities.

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Your Greatest Resource is a Positive Attitude

Rick Conlow

Contrary to Alzheimer’s research, scientists also say we only lose 1% of our potential throughout our life. Contrary to Alzheimer’s research, scientists also say we only lose 1% of our potential throughout our life. We need to make sure that the 1% we lose is not the 1% we use. What is your greatest resource?

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Before You Plan for 2021, Do this 2020 Review

Consulting Matters

As you'll discover, "If it’s your superpower, it feels like play, it feels like joy, it feels so light and just natural, why not get paid for it? So go ahead and hit play and watch our conversation now. That type of planning is OUT. This was our big learning for 2020. That’s actually the goal. ". Take Action.

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