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What separates the best leaders from the rest? A call to rethink our thinking
Gary Heil and Ryan Heil, Ph.D. Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementLeadership is in crisis. From the capitals of government to the hallways of our educational institutions to the executive suites on Wall Street, effective leadership is in short supply. We know it. We can feel it. It seems clear that we’ve underestimated the challenge and looked for answers in the wrong places. To be effective in meeting the challenges posed by this crisis, we’ll have to move beyond debates about styles and tactics and help leaders challenge deeply held beliefs about how to influence people and gain commitment.
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Infographic: How to build a growth mindset
Brian Wallace Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementFewer than 1 in 3 Americans understand three key personal financial concepts by the time they hit 40, and 53% of American adults feel anxious when they think about money. This infographic outlines how to address finances head-on and how to use a growth mindset to get on the right financial path.
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Smart bidding can be your new digital marketing weapon for recovering brand…
Lisa Mulcahy MarketingAccording to a new report, 79% of surveyed B2B businesses say they've been negatively impacted by COVID-19. That same report finds that 28% of surveyed businesses think their sales cycle will be slowed by three to six months. How can you start boosting your sales as quickly as possible? Smart bidding is a tech tool you can use to analyze millions of signals within your customer data — something you could never do single-handedly.
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Mastermind groups: A perfect solution to today’s uncertainty
Victoria Fann Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementYears ago, I was invited to join a women's mastermind group. It took place each week and followed a well-defined format that included a brief guided meditation; check-in; a designated amount of time for each member to share successes, challenges and receive input and support; and finally, intention-setting for the coming week. I found it inspiring, empowering and extremely helpful because it held me accountable and offered me genuine support and solutions.
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Reshaping your business for the new normal
Lloyd Princeton Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesEven in the most optimistic scenario, the repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic will have a profound impact on how we go about our lives — and thus, on the spaces we live in — for months, probably years to come. We will need to adapt to new ways of interacting with one another and adopt new behaviors to ensure our safety and that of our loved ones and neighbors. And perhaps as never before, the home will function as the nexus of our daily activities.
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Report: Developed countries are more vulnerable to cybercrime
Daniel Markuson Science & TechnologyResidents of developed countries are more likely to become victims of cybercrime, according to the new Cyber Risk Index by NordVPN. The defining qualities of developed countries — high-income economy, advanced technological infrastructure, urbanization, and digitalization — are the same factors that increase the prevalence of cybercrime. NordVPN’s Cyber Risk Index covers 50 countries, comprising 70% of the world population.
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6 steps to getting better at everything
Hank Boyer Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementI've been an executive coach for almost two decades with greater than a 97% rehire rate. I want to share some of the tactics and strategies that continue to work across different industries, different cultures, and different kinds of need areas. You can become better at almost anything if you follow this simple plan.
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Infographic: Tricks to learn any skill fast
Brian Wallace Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementLifelong learning is the gift that keeps on giving, whether that learning is professional or personal. Seventy-three percent of American adults consider themselves to be lifelong learners but half feel underskilled and fear they are missing out on growth opportunities. This infographic outlines the value of learning as well as how to break down learning skills into smaller tasks that can be built upon.
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5 healthy habits for staying sane while working from home
Caroline Goyder Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIf you are working from home, you're likely spending much of your day video conferencing or teleconferencing. It should be wonderful, shouldn’t it? No commuting, no open plan office distractions, no hot desking. But unless you create some constructive habits when working from home, your days can quickly become a draining treadmill of calls. Here are a few healthy habits to adopt to help keep your energy up and your co-workers boosted and upbeat.
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How to incorporate socially distanced influencers into your new digital…
Lisa Mulcahy MarketingA new report finds that 60% of surveyed B2B businesses are currently focusing on social media advertising due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world recovers from COVID-19, everything looks and feels very different. Incorporating socially distanced influencers into campaigns that reflect our new way of life may seem challenging. After all, you want your influencers to strike the right messaging tone as we proceed out of the worst of the crisis, but you also want contributions to be engaging and informative and to be seen by the right audience for your products or services.
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