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We all see beauty the same way.
As Abraham Lincoln famously said, “If you want to test a man’s character, give him power and a plate of cookies.” (Something like that.)
Jokes so cheesy even French philosophers will love them.
Conducting a thorough needs analysis requires care, curiosity, and open-mindedness.
Why, exactly, don’t you trust that person’s opinion?
The world isn’t ending! But we are likely at the beginning of a profound transformation.
Get rid of the notion that the best employees come from Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.
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If you want to sleep more, try working less, eating better, and exercising more. Alternatively, you could emigrate to Albania.
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Executive advisor Tiffani Bova wants leaders to value their employees as much as their customers.
“Who ya gonna believe: me or your own eyes?” Until you can assess your perception, the answer should be neither.
Hindsight can cloud our predictive abilities but big data can de-mist forecasting — now AI is sharpening that focus.
For a plan to go as smooth as clockwork, be prepared to pounce on opportunity.
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It’s literally the one and only trick that separates top-notch physicists from crackpots, dropouts, and those who can’t cut the mustard.
Most people care what others think of them. In many situations, that can be leveraged for the common good.