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When You’re Not Watching the News

Action Plan

With my declaration on Friday that I was NOT going to watch and read as much news, I asked what I could fill that time with. I did a lot of other things as well, but boy, I feel like a smoker who was trying to quit, always wanting to reach for “just a little news.” What did I substitute for news so far this week?

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How to Confidently Articulate the Value of What You Do

Consulting Matters

Over the years there has been one particular roadblock that I watch both new and experienced consultants and coaches hit time and time again. The truth is, I hit the same roadblock when I first started. Three Myths About Your Consulting and Coaching Value. What you do isn't the same as your methodologies or tools.

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Tips for Case Prepping Alone

Tom Spencer

Although the following 4 tips are not a substitute for practicing with a partner, they can help you to improve your skills and stay sharp, in preparation for the next time you do cases with a partner. Integrate your enhanced skills back into your overall casing. Conduct targeted practice through drills.

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Self-assessment is critical to continuous improvement

Tom Spencer

Your manager recently told you that you did a good job on a project. This is great news, but how can you assess for yourself that you are doing well? This becomes a tougher question the further you progress in your career as there are fewer established metrics to base your assessment on.

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Lead by Example to Inspire Your Team

Rick Conlow

As a manager you can accelerate your career by learning how to lead by example. When you model the way, your team will follow. That is good news for them and you! On the leadership video clip, Rick defines five key behaviors related to leading by example: Caring -you want your team to succeed.

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How to Approach the Layoff Conversation with Respect and Congruence, Part 2

Johanna Rothman

Do you know what to say when it's time to lay people off? I also took a pay cut when I had to lay people off.). Then there are times when I don't understand the layoff actions. Worse, when companies have record sales and cut bonuses or salaries for regular people, but keep the money in place for the senior leaders.

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Maximizing Your Summer Internship

Tom Spencer

But you should be excited about the opportunity to gain new knowledge, acquire great skills, and meet incredible people. The following article will help to maximize your internship before the program starts. Firstly, do your best to evaluate your summer commitments so that you can focus on your summer internship.

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