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Posts Tagged ‘Advice’

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

October 2, 2024

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 Summary: “Right Thing, Right Now”

August 23, 2024

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

August 8, 2024

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

July 24, 2024

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 Summary: “Your Music and People”

July 21, 2024

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

July 9, 2024

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

June 19, 2024
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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What Makes Listening So Difficult (and What Can We Do About It)? 

June 15, 2024

Our entertainment-driven, dopamine-addicted, never-bored society has made listening harder than ever. Here are 3 tips to become a better listener.

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7 Ways to Update Your Resume to Land More Interviews and Get a Job More Quickly

May 23, 2024

After 10+ years as a manager & HR leader, I’ve read hundreds of resumes. Here are 7 ways to make your resume stand out.

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Book Summary: “The Obstacle Is the Way”

April 29, 2024

Ryan Holiday’s book “The Obstacle Is the Way” is a great gateway drug to Stoic philosophy. Here’s my brief summary & review of the book.

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