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Why You’re Labeled as Negative (and What to Do about It)

Your Work, Your Way

It’s how our species survived for millennia – being able to spot a tiger’s eyes in the shadows. That feeling can harm relationships and make coworkers less likely to include you in meetings, especially brainstorming sessions where important projects are born. It might even feel like a personal attack. It’s not a pretty sight.

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How to Become a Product Manager and Bring Value to Your Customers

Harvard Professional Development

Problem solving : Product managers need to be strong problem solvers as well — starting with finding good solutions to customer challenges and pain points. A product manager can also use those interpersonal skills while working with customers to draw out problems that need solutions.

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How to Start a Successful Consulting Business: The Complete 10 Step Guide (2019)

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Consultants can often teach business owners to write better, or shadow write for them. You can start by brainstorming the general services you’d like to offer. This is one of the toughest problems you’ll have, and there are no easy solutions. So, brainstorm as many possible objections as you can think of.