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Sept. 6, 2024

StandOut 2.0: Assess Your Strengths, Find Your Edge, Win at Work by Marcus Buckingham

Strengths Discovery: Identify your top strengths using the StandOut assessment. Focus on Strengths: Leverage what you do best to excel in your career. Nine Strength Roles: Understand and apply your unique strength roles effectively. Tailored Wo…

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Sept. 6, 2024

Harvard Business Review Manager's Handbook: The 17 Skills Leaders Need to Stand Out by Harvard Business Review

Effective Communication: Master clear and impactful communication to lead and inspire. Decision-Making: Develop the ability to make informed and strategic decisions. Team Management: Build and lead high-performing teams with confidence. Continu…

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Sept. 6, 2024

HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations: by Nancy Duarte

Audience-Centric: Focus on the needs and expectations of your audience. Structure Your Message: Organize your presentation with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Use Storytelling: Incorporate stories to make your message more relatable and mem…

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Sept. 6, 2024

HBR Guide to Better Business Writing: by Bryan Garner

Clarity is Key: Write with clear, straightforward language. Be Concise: Avoid unnecessary words and focus on the main message. Audience Focus: Tailor your writing to the needs and expectations of your readers. Proper Tone: Choose the right tone…

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Sept. 6, 2024

The Founders Mentality: How to Overcome the Predictable Crises of Growth by Chris Zook and James Allen

Founder's Mentality: Retain the core entrepreneurial spirit to navigate growth. Growth Paradox: Success breeds complexity, which can hinder further growth. Insurgent Mission: Keep the original, bold mission central to the company. Owner's Minds…

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Sept. 5, 2024

Human + Machine: Reimaging Work in the Age of AI by Paul Daugherty and Jim Wilson

AI as a Collaborative Tool: AI enhances, not replaces, human work. Fusion Skills: Humans and AI working together create new possibilities. Retraining: Employees must be reskilled for AI-enhanced roles. Innovation and Efficiency: AI drives innov…

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Sept. 5, 2024

The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism by Hubert Joly

Purpose-Driven Leadership: Focus on improving lives, not just profits. Servant Leadership: Empower and support employees to drive success. Stakeholder Model: Balance the needs of employees, customers, and society. Authenticity: Lead with authen…

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Sept. 4, 2024

Financial Intelligence: A Manager's Guide to Knowing What the Numbers Really Mean by Harvard Business Review

Understand Financial Statements: Learn to interpret balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow. Profit vs. Cash Flow: Know the difference between profitability and liquidity. Financial Ratios: Use key metrics to assess company performance …

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Sept. 4, 2024

Prediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence by three eminent economists

AI as Prediction: AI simplifies decision-making by lowering prediction costs. Human Judgment: AI enhances, not replaces, human judgment and creativity. Economic Shift: AI changes the economics of supply and demand in decision-making. Automation…

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Sept. 4, 2024

The Mind of a Leader: How to Lead Yourself, Your People, and Your Organization for Extraordinary Results by Harvard Business Review

Self-Awareness: Effective leadership starts with self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Authenticity: Lead with authenticity to build trust and credibility. Empower Teams: Empower and inspire your team for better collaboration and innovation…

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