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The importance of being enthusiastic Enthusiasm, the “irresistible surge of will and energy to execute your ideas.”
“Being enthusiastic is worth 25 IQ points,” says..
I’ve found my purpose in my people
Ikigai is a beautiful Japanese word that stands for “what makes you get out of bed every morning.
20 ways to build your reputation
Build your reputation, build your career.
Your professional reputation dictates your career trajectory.
Sell people on your credibility before you sell them on your ideas
Selling gets a bad rap. Most people view selling as manipulating or pressuring people with words. The phrase “I’m not sold on it” says it right there. You feel you’re being imposed or put upon. Selling is about communicating well. Selling is about having credibility with your audience so that your communication goes over well. […]
How to spot a leader in the making
Look for those who change the dynamic in t..
I want to be a coach, not an advice monster
A good part of my job involves giving advice on a daily basis. As a professor,
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
Hercules went in search of the things that would be painful,
Who carries your paper into the room where decisions get made?
Who carries your paper into the room? Today, I listened to a remarkable TED talk from Carla Harris on How to find the person who can help you get ahead at work. There’s no question that you want to have a mentor for your professional life. A mentor tells you the good, the bad, the […]
I saw a sign, I opened up my eyes, I saw a sign
His words stayed with me and changed something in me.