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Posts Tagged ‘Advice’

Book Review: “Useful Not True”

In his newest book, Derek Sivers encourages readers to determine what ideas best serve them in being helpful and productive.

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Use the Shadow-Steer-Solo Model to Train Employees Effectively

You can use this simple but effective model to strike an appropriate balance between training your employees new things while not micromanaging them.

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What to Do If You Give Feedback and Your Employee Still Doesn’t Change

If you give an employee constructive feedback and they still don’t improve, try this simple 3-step process to ramp up your feedback.

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Life Doesn’t Happen to You, It Happens From You

Any event can result in “good” or “bad” in someone’s life. We’re not in charge of the events; we’re only in charge of how we respond. How will you respond?

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Book Review: “Right Thing, Right Now”

Ryan Holiday’s third book in the Stoic Virtues series explores how to live a life of justice. He offers stories & practical tips for growth.

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Master Your Day: Tap Into the Power of Relentless Single-Tasking

One of the biggest companies in the world paid consultant Ivy Lee $500K for 15 minutes of productivity advice. Here’s what Ivy Lee told them to do.

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Unlock the Power of Silence: Why Less Talking Equals More Clarity

Many inexperienced communicators rush to fill awkward silences in meetings, but that’s a mistake. Here’s why, along with how you can use silence as a tool.

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Book Review: “Your Music and People”

Don’t let the title deceive you. Derek Sivers’s book “Your Music and People” is for anyone looking to market themselves and their work.

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37 Leadership Lessons Learned in 37 Years

Today I turn 37 years old. After years of leading teams and training managers, here are 37 of the best leadership lessons I’ve learned.

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Become a Better Listener with the 3-Step ACE Method

This image depicts the ACE Model of Listening: (1) Attention, depicted with an eyeball, (2) Curiosity, depicted with an image of a woman holding her chin, and (3) Empathy, depicted with a pair of sneakers so you can put yourself in the speaker's shoes

Most listening advice is trite. Instead, try this new 3-step framework: listen with attention, curiosity, and empathy (ACE). Here’s how to do it.

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