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Four pitfalls to avoid.

Last month I had the opportunity to attend an industry conference with over 13,000 people from all around the world. At a time in my career where things felt a little too settled, I was excited for some new information, ideas and contacts.

Brené Brown on the courage to own and tell your whole story.

Do you feel like when you talk, no one listens? Or do you struggle to remember what you hear? Improve your speaking and listening skills with these talks.

“Language is very important to me. I try not to refer to those at @studentmaidinc as "employees" or "workers." I avoid saying "I" or "My company." Instead I choose words like "people" and "team." I try to say "We" and "Our company." Small, but I believe it makes a huge difference.”

“My cousin’s final request at her funeral was Backpacks full of supplies for needy students instead of flowers. A teacher to the end. @TeachersNet @edutopia @EdWeekTeacher”

Most customer relationships don't stumble because something went wrong. Your best customers know that mistakes happen. It's what happens next that can cripple the relationship. How we rec…

Regarding people as having lives of equal worth means recognizing each as having a common core of humanity. To see this humanity requires a willingness to ask people what it’s like to be in their shoes.

Brené Brown writes about suicide — Everyone has a story or a struggle that will break your heart. And, if we’re really paying attention, most people have a story that will bring us to our knees.

The evidence is lacking.

Is your board missing early warning signals that the chief executive is slipping?

water filtration, purification, and softeners - reverse osmosis

The idea of designing your ideal life is very much in vogue these days. And why not? This life is not a dress rehearsal — you’ve got to make the most of it while you can. Problem is — when pressed — most people don’t know what their ideal life looks like. Visions of independent […]

A report on boardroom diversity reveals the top 10 worst excuses for not appointing women.

Work can’t be meaningful if we don’t know how to say goodbye.

Leaders give information, not instructions. Rather than telling people what to do, try giving the relevant information and allow people to act for themselves...

Will Smith on saying yes

It’s key part of American work culture, so how does a non-American adapt?

Being happy involves not shying away from pain, misery or distress.

Steve Jobs used a similar strategy.

Abraham Lincoln and Edward Everett at Gettysburg

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You need both diversity and safety.

Train your mind to perform under pressure

Stepping away from the screen and putting pen to paper allows the brain to reflect, process, and find patterns.

“Find a way to say YES to things” was the title of the commencement address that Eric Schmidt gave in 2012 at UC Berkeley. The former executive chairman of Google encouraged the graduates to say “yes” to trying new things. Then he told them: “‘Yes’ lets you stand out in a crowd. … Be the one everyone comes to for help, for advice, or just for fun.” While you may say graduates have such a choice of employers in this job market, of course they can say no — but they still will approach their new job with a “yes” attitude.

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