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How To Lead During a Crisis

Leading during a crisis is one of the toughest tests you can face. From setting the right tone to strategies to create a plan to overcome the crisis, these five tips will give you all the insights you need.  1. Set the Tone Level-headed, determined and informed, leaders set the tone and determine how their…

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How To Be More Persuasive

No matter how good your business ideas are. You still have to know how to persuade investors, colleagues, and employees to share your vision. Keep reading to discover three tactics backed by science to be more persuasive. 1. Don’t Underestimate the Power of Peripheral Cues According to an influential 1986 study titled “The Elaboration Likelihood Model…

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Résumé Gaps: Are They Actually Bad?

Many recruiters and hiring managers see résumé gaps as a big red flag that automatically disqualifies a candidate. But is there any truth to this widespread notion? Times change, and conventional wisdom evolves with them. Here’s why résumé gaps might not be the deal-breaker they once were. Are Résumé Gaps Actually Bad? The first thing…

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Timeboxing: What You Need To Know

Looking for a simple but powerful technique to manage your time? try timeboxing. This is an intuitive, easy-to-use tool that can help you get more things done. Here’s what you need to know to get started today. What Is Timeboxing? Despite what its name might suggest, timeboxing doesn’t involve throwing punches at a clock. Rather,…

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Can Teamwork Be Taught?

Chances are good that you already know that teamwork is essential to the success of any organization. Effective teamwork increases efficiency while bolstering morale and improving problem-solving. But can teamwork be taught? What Is Teamwork? Why Is It Important? The term teamwork refers to the ability of a team to work in coordination toward a…