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Do Interesting Work
Interesting work satisfies a curiosity. It’s the type of work that generates new questions and uncovers new possibilities. Interesting work is where all the learning happens. And learning leads to...
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Here’s a commencement speech, made by an artist to a group of graduating artists just a few weeks ago. It lays out six lessons for the trained but inexperienced artist about to enter the world in...
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Matching the level of your opponent
When you play tennis against someone who’s really, really good, it’s hard. But it also causes you to play better. You really bring your “A” game to the match. You focus your attention more sharply. You...
View ArticleGood ideas are not the secret sauce
Compelling presentations, great books, inspiring videos, great podcasts, insightful articles – you are literally surrounded by good ideas. But that’s not the secret to making things happen. There is no...
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective IT Professionals
What do exceptional IT pros do that makes them so special? 1. They know the business. Sure, they’re IT geeks, but they like to know how the place works. They want to know who’s who and what makes the...
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Dancing Without The Stars
It’s obvious that we need to dance our best dance when we dance with the stars, when the spotlight is shining brightly, when all the attention is on us. But we also need to dance when there are no...
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8 Tips for Running Great Team Meetings
Team meetings, whether with your direct reports, entire department, or cross-functional group, serve a worthy purpose – if run effectively. Done well, these meetings promote engagement, cultivate...
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Give and Take, by Adam Grant
There are givers and there are takers. There are winners and there are losers. There are the selfish and there are the selfless. We have stereotypes for all of these, and we’ve all encountered someone...
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You May Be Taking Your Job Too Seriously (And Your Work Not Seriously Enough)
Imagine looking back on your career. What do you see? Perhaps you stayed at one place for a long time. Or maybe you moved around. Thinking about getting to the end and looking back can help gain some...
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How to Have Less Stress at Work (The Consultant’s Secret)
What creates stress at work? There could be many reasons. Maybe it’s a heavy workload. Lack of resources. Coworkers. Unrealistic deadlines. Lack of decision making. Changes in the industry. A bad...
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