StrategyU

JUNE 12, 2021

What do you think about the following drawing? The only difference is that the one on the left took 10 minutes to complete whereas the one on the right took only 12 seconds. What if all your thoughts were only 12-second thoughts? What do we mean by “critical thinking” and how one might improve such a skill?

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Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 2, 2014

You can probably tell from reading this blog that Penelope would be a difficult boss. You can probably tell from reading this blog that Penelope would be a difficult boss. And these are rules for managing up that I’ve learned from working with Penelope: 1. This is a guest post by Cassie Boorn. She works with me at Quistic.

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On The Job

JULY 30, 2009

That got me to thinking about all the other rules we probably need to have in place regarding the use of electronic gadgets. Really, I can wait 10 minutes until youre out of the john. As I said before, I can wait 10 minutes until you de-plane. and then do it five times in 30 minutes. Especially in the workplace.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, September 14, 2009 4 Ways to Make Meetings Better If you look up the term "necessary evil," youll probably find a photograph of a bunch of people in a meeting.

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Vantage Circle

MAY 27, 2023

What are the top employee break room decorating ideas? What are some fun break room ideas that won't break the bank? What are some fun break room ideas that won't break the bank? What is an office break room? But where do you start? Don't worry. We've got you covered. – Tim Kreider.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, November 23, 2009 Is Your Career in Jeopardy Because of Your Weight? I think employers are doing what they feel they need to do. You know they have to be thinking about it.”

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IQ Matrix

APRIL 5, 2018

What Are Personal Standards? Do you ever wonder what separates the highest achievers from everyone else? What’s more, they are also reflected in how you expect to be treated by other people. Any time you sincerely want to make a change, the first thing you must do is to raise your standards. Anthony Robbins.

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Lateral Action

AUGUST 17, 2009

In his book Brain Rules , molecular biologist John Medina reports on a research investigation into the effects of exercise on cognitive performance, using a sample of 10,000 British civil servants between the age of 35 and 55. John Medina, Brain Rules ). Photo by ChrisL AK. There's an old saying that "the pen's lighter than the spade".

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Lateral Action

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

Tyler helps the story’s nameless hero (usually referred to as Jack) down that path to enlightenment, so maybe what Tyler says can help the rest of us as well. Here are his 8 rules for creative people to live by. Tyler’s First Rule of Innovation: "No fear. Tyler’s Second Rule of Innovation: "No fear! Because it’s hard.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 26, 2007

So the dog and two cats appear, dumping over the trash, barfing up something they should not have eaten, and scrambling to lie on the computer keyboard, my lap or whatever papers I need, all the while drooling and shedding and panting and meowing. Repeat: Stop her at all costs.” It begins with breathing. They know I can hear them breathing.

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Lateral Action

JUNE 15, 2009

Imagine I could show you a simple technique that would take just 20 minutes out of your day and was scientifically proven to boost your productivity by 34%. I know what you're thinking. I know what you're thinking. That's all very well - but what would the boss say?". What would that do for your reputation at work?

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Lateral Action

JANUARY 26, 2009

And so six months ago I cleansed my professional life of this trojan horse of mediocrity, favouring aggregated individual working or two person thinking sessions. What Exactly Is Brainstorming? Photo by jurvetson. I hate running them, I hate contributing to them and I hate using them to solve problems. Death to the brainstorm.

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Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

What is the ideal number of hours you should work every week? And what does science have to say about it? If the 40 hour work week is slowly going redundant; the question is, what will replace it? Two years later, they changed the law to make the work week 40 hours long. Is a 40 hour work week considered normal?

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Crestcom

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

On this week’s episode of The Leadership Habit podcast, Jenn DeWall talks to Jesse Hernandez about building more connected teams. Jesse runs a consulting business called Depth Builder, LLC, where he builds a community of intentional leaders in the construction industry. This path taught him that we are more alike than we are different.

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Lateral Action

JANUARY 7, 2009

Seth McFarlane was featured in a recent issue of Fast Company as an example of the new breed of creative entrepreneur who plays by a different set of rules. Seth McFarlane was featured in a recent issue of Fast Company as an example of the new breed of creative entrepreneur who plays by a different set of rules. Catering to the Core.

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Wrike

JUNE 21, 2018

What You’ll Need: A rope or string. Slowly shrink the space over a time period of 10-15 minutes. It’s important to teach your team strategies to help them quickly overcome obstacles in the way of achieving project goals. The Importance of Developing Problem Solving Skills in Today’s Workplace. A Shrinking Vessel.

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Vantage Circle

JUNE 11, 2023

In this blog, we explore effective strategies for managing a global team engagement program, providing valuable insights to enhance collaboration and motivation among dispersed teams across different locations and time zones. What is a Global Team? However, let’s glimpse at the basics first.

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Crestcom

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Steve and I are going to talk all about what you can do to build resilience, to navigate the uncertainty and the amount of change that we have in these uncertain times. And I really like to talk about leadership and mostly inclusive leadership and what that looks like. I feel like it’s a message that so many of us need right now.

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Crestcom

MARCH 24, 2023

I got to watch you speak and talk about your craft, and I’m so excited that a year later, we get to introduce you to our audience because you are just a rockstar at what you do. Everyone Wants to Work Here, Attract the Best Talent, Energize Your Team, and Be the Leader in Your Market. Honestly, I love the whole concept. You stuck with me.

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Penelope Trunk

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

But you know what? And anyway, you know what my biggest accomplishment is? My blog is my biggest accomplishment because I don’t know what I’d do without it. My blog is my biggest accomplishment because I don’t know what I’d do without it. I was going to list it. The accomplishments.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Feelings mixed about recent college hires In the last year there has been a noticeable shift in the mood regarding recent college graduates. Is it home? Is it school?

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Penelope Trunk

JUNE 28, 2011

There is so much that I am not sure what to do with it all. Also, two farms sell heirloom rhubarb, ours and one owned by an Amish family. If you haven't noticed, the Amish are very good at what they do. They know their customers, and they always have something fun to sell, no matter what's in season.

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Penelope Trunk

JUNE 22, 2012

And you know what? Here are rules I follow to accomplish that. And every time I clicked over to his blog I was more appalled by what I saw. What blows me away about this experiment is that he has kids. What do you tell your kids when you’re eating like a crazy person? See that photo?

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crowdspring

MARCH 14, 2019

What does a realty company do? The chances are that your area already has at least one or two successful and popular brokers already actively engaged in the marketplace. What is the purpose of my business? What is the maximum figure I can safely spend on this business? How much do real estate business owners make?

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Mindfulness makes you more productive Posted to: Productivity | Time management February 22nd, 2010 Del.icio.us So I’m still looking for what can replace happiness as my what-am-I-doing-here thing. Is this your first time here?

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Penelope Trunk

AUGUST 23, 2010

About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog How to be lost with panache Posted to: Finding a career | Knowing yourself August 23rd, 2010 Del.icio.us Art is the process of showing what lost looks like: on a blog or a painting or even a caption for a painting. I love it so much.

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 29, 2009

About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Asperger's at work: Why I'm difficult in meetings Posted to: Diversity | Knowing yourself October 29th, 2009 Del.icio.us I am bad with time, because I don’t totally understand how to predict what the next number will be.

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Penelope Trunk

JUNE 28, 2010

About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Privacy is the new celebrity Posted to: Promoting Yourself | Self-management June 28th, 2010 Del.icio.us The way to a solid career is to be known for what you’re good at. Is this your first time here? This makes sense to me.

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Lateral Action

JULY 19, 2009

John Medina, Brain Rules ). In Brain Rules , Medina points out that the brain cannot multitask: Multitasking, when it comes to paying attention, is a myth. In Brain Rules , Medina points out that the brain cannot multitask: Multitasking, when it comes to paying attention, is a myth. You wouldn't drink and drive. But it doesn't.

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Lateral Action

JULY 29, 2009

Over the last decade, he's created, built and sold two companies, helped launch nearly a dozen brands, launched the popular blogs Awake@TheWheel and Career Renegade and, in January, published the book, Career Renegade: How to Make a Great Living Doing What You Love under Random House' Broadway Books. What Is a Career Renegade?

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Penelope Trunk

JULY 29, 2010

About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Befriend the intern to fire up your career Posted to: Networking | Promoting Yourself July 30th, 2010 Del.icio.us He uses, as an example, the day I promoted an event on my blog a few hours after it actually happened.)

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Lateral Action

NOVEMBER 11, 2008

The schedule and rules are designed to minimise not just fun and distractions but also productive activity. So what do you do all day? The most exciting events of the day are the two meals: breakfast at 7 a.m. So what is all this designed to achieve? The retreats I've attended have lasted between 3 and 10 days.

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Penelope Trunk

MARCH 14, 2010

About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog How to find the most fulfilling careers Posted to: Finding a career | Fulfillment March 14th, 2010 Del.icio.us Is this your first time here? million people who are registered on the site. via BoingBoing ) Here's the list: For Men: 1.

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Penelope Trunk

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog What makes a blog successful? Posted to: Goal setting | How to blog November 17th, 2009 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook I have always thought that blogging is a way to reach your career goals.

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Penelope Trunk

MAY 30, 2010

About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Trend watch: HR, texting, needlepoint Posted to: Self-management May 30th, 2010 Del.icio.us Is this your first time here? Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook I am in NYC with no money. This used to happen all the time. They bore me.

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Vantage Circle

JUNE 6, 2021

Read our blog on: The Guide To Conflict Resolution In The Workplace. Read our blog on: The Guide To Conflict Resolution In The Workplace. You can tweak email etiquette rules to fit the intended audience and purpose. It's safe to assume that everyone who reads this blog has gotten an email that has left them speechless.

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Twitter can save your life Posted to: Networking February 10th, 2010 Del.icio.us Or “What adapter do I need to run PowerPoint from my Mac into a projector?” Is this your first time here? Here are five ways Twitter can save your life: 1.

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