Overcoming the Tyranny of Choice
We’ve all become spoiled by the number of choices we have. Supermarkets offer more than 60,000 consumer goods in all […]
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Do You Really Need a Rule for That?
One of the joys of my job is interviewing a wide diversity of people every year. They generally range from
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Have Your Young Professionals Learned How to Fail?
Yes, you read that correctly. As I speak with employers every week, one of the concerns they mention is the
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Are You Wrapping Your Kids in a Burlap Blanket?
My wife and I and our friends, Bill and LuAnn, were sharing stories about our twenty-something kids. As we discussed
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Making a Game of Repetitive Work
Like anyone, there are times when I am saddled with a repetitive task. Whether it’s raking the lawn, stuffing envelopes,
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Critical Thinking: The Economy’s “Other” Skills Gap
A lot has been written recently about the skills gap facing today’s economy. Researchers credit several sources for this phenomenon.
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Here’s Why Listening Results in Better Decisions
It is said that President Franklin Roosevelt became convinced that most people were so excited to meet him in person
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Stop Multi-tasking and Boost Your Productivity
Juliette thinks she’s a master at multi-tasking. She responds to e-mails, checks Facebook, talks with passing colleagues and does her
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The Essential Secret to Good Judgment
I visited with a senior leader from a Fortune 100 company last month. At one point, he said, “My dad
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Journaling for Smarter Decisions
Over the years, I have carried a journal with me when I go to meetings, attend seminars, or have coffee