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I’ve led hundreds of meetings, and this tip has saved me a lot of time and frustration. Are you asking broad or narrow questions?
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If you’re trying to build a positive work culture, you should read these 7 books. I’ve included a brief summary of each one.
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The transition from individual contributor to manager is a HUGE transition . Here’s how to complete your “own work” now that you’re the boss.
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Tired of sitting through horrible meetings? Patrick Lencioni’s book “Death by Meeting” explains how to run the right meetings the right way.
Read MoreWhat To Do on Your First Day as a Manager
Did you just become a manager? Congrats! Now, let’s get to work. Here’s what you can do on your first day to build trust with your new team.
Read MoreMy Favorite Books from 2021
I read over 70 books in 2021. These were my fiction and nonfiction favorites from what I read this year, along with a couple hidden gems.
Read MoreYour Job as a Writer: Become an Idea Thief
T.S. Eliot said, “Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal.” But how can we distinguish between stealing as art and stealing as plagiarism?
Read MoreBook Summary: “How We Learn”
In his book How We Learn, Benedict Carey unearths the surprising truth about when, where, and why we learn. Here’s a brief summary and review.
Read MoreSalman Rushdie’s Top 13 Writing Tips
Salman Rushdie, author of The Satanic Verses and Midnight’s Children, recently recorded a MasterClass on writing. Here are his best tips.
Read MoreThe 7 Best Books on How to Give Feedback
If you’re trying to learn how to give feedback effectively, you should read these books. I’ve included a brief summary of each one.
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