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Positive Strategic Goal-Setting

02/16/2017 |

Kauppalehti showcases Dick Grote’s piece on goal-setting strategies that good managers should be using. Check out my insights from his piece. Embed from Getty Images   35 years of research demonstrates that by raising the bar and setting tough, specific goals for people, you will inspire them to reach their targets more Loose deadlines are…

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Comparing Process Improvement Methodologies

02/15/2017 | Comments Off on Comparing Process Improvement Methodologies

Arvind Rongala, writing for Invensis Learning, explains the difference between Lean, Six Sigma, and Business Process Management (BPM). Read my summary of his article for more details. Embed from Getty Images   Lean is a Japanese practice that seeks to eliminate waste in production processes by overhauling the culture of the organization from management down…

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Free Yourself from Bad Coffee

02/14/2017 |

Today, The Exotic Bean’s Matty Byloos examines the grind or not to grind question. See his take on the matter underneath. Embed from Getty Images   Nowadays, it’s relatively cheap and easy to have amazing coffee at home without needing to spend a fortune on expensive equipment To get the best out of your coffee,…

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When We Can’t Control Ourselves

02/13/2017 |

Jacquelyn Smith, for Business Insider, walks us through the presentation mistakes we should all avoid as good public speakers. Check out my top takeaways below. Embed from Getty Images   We all tend to act strangely when we’re nervous, and given that 74% of us suffer anxiety from public speaking, this is a situation we…

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Smart Thinking On Investing – February 10

02/10/2017 |

Smart Thinking On Investing – February 10 Sound advice from Money Nuggets kicks off my Smart Thinking this week, with reasons why you should have an emergency fund. Latoya Scott has compiled her ultimate financial checklist for millennials for her blog, Life and a Budget. And Notorious Debt writer Lindsay VanSomeren shares the insightful challenge…

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Spend Time to Save Time: TED Talk Ideals

02/09/2017 |

Inc’s Jessica Stillman advises us to spend a few minutes of online research with certain TED talks to boost our productivity. Here are a few insights from a couple of the noted speakers. Embed from Getty Images   Shawn Achor explains that we all work hard to achieve our goals, but we ignore the journey…

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What Lean Thinking and Urinal Flies Have In Common

02/08/2017 | Comments Off on What Lean Thinking and Urinal Flies Have In Common

Today, Rey Elbo of The Manila Times compares Lean thinking and a small oddity men find in their urinals. Check out my key takeaways from his piece. Embed from Getty Images   The art of lean thinking can be well-demonstrated by the small urinal fly sticker gents will find in their urinals sometimes It’s the…

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Coffee’s Benefits in the Fight Against Cancer

02/07/2017 |

Anahad O’Connor, from The New York Times, shares expertise from the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) regarding coffee as a protection against cancer. See below for my summaries from his article. Embed from Getty Images   Declared “possibly carcinogenic” in 1991 by the W.H.O., coffee has had a bad reputation for too long now, despite more…

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Anyone Can Be a Professional Public Speaker

02/06/2017 |

Gorana Blagus, of Bamboo, shares the secrets to relaxing during your public speech like a pro. Check out my key observations underneath. Embed from Getty Images   Becoming a relaxed pro speaker isn’t a major undertaking to make, anyone can achieve it, you just need to take the right steps before you speak Take a…

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Smart Thinking On Investing – February 3

02/03/2017 |

Smart Thinking On Investing – February 3 Smart Thinking this week kicks off with Fritz Gilbert, guest writing for Budgets Are Sexy, who explains how he became a 401(k) millionaire. Our Next Life shares their secret to having an adventure and financial security, instead of just one or the other. And Gwen’s guest post at Millennial…

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