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Smart Thinking On Investing – December 16

12/16/2016 |

Smart Thinking On Investing – December 16 This week in Smart Thinking I wanted to share Andy Hayes’ collected wisdom for saving money over the holidays, all from top personal finance bloggers, for Calculate My Wealth. Jennifer Streaks, blogging at Chelsea Krost, determines how we can best measure our holiday tipping. And Melanie Lockert, guest writing…

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Maximize Your Team’s Potential With the Right Delegation

12/15/2016 |

Forbes’ J. Maureen Henderson shares her insights into why your failure to delegate is harmful to your team and your work load. Read my top takeaways from her article. Embed from Getty Images   Being reluctant to release control by not delegating can be harmful to your workflow and the relationships you have with your…

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Develop a Stronger Team for Better Results

12/14/2016 | Comments Off on Develop a Stronger Team for Better Results

Today, The Lean Office’s Randy Siever discusses his approach to being a successful Lean Manager and helping your team produce the right results. See my summary of his article underneath. Embed from Getty Images   A good Lean Manager focuses on the long-term sustainability of the Lean system that they implement Strive to create a…

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Coffee’s Journey from Bean to Cup

12/13/2016 |

Nathan, writer of The Beanstalker blog shares the best coffee infographic he’s ever seen; “Where does coffee come from?” Here are my top takeaways from the impressive artwork. Embed from Getty Images   Coffee plants are only grown on the Bean Belt, between the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer After harvesting, coffee cherries are either…

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Master Your Body Language to Master Public Speaking

12/12/2016 |

Hannah Martin, co-founder and writer at the Talented Ladies Club, reveals her tips for improving your public speaking skills—it’s all about your body language. Check out my key insights from her article below. Embed from Getty Images   Don’t underestimate what vibes you’re subconsciously giving off when speaking in public; your body language is crucial…

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Smart Thinking On Investing – December 09

12/09/2016 |

Smart Thinking On Investing – December 02 In Smart Thinking this week, Barry Ritholtz, author of The Big Picture blog, has written a comprehensive guide to help you evaluate you need for a financial advisor—too good not to share! A Wealth of Common Sense’s Ben Carlson explains how we are all in sales, like it or…

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Follow Through on Your Goals and Resolutions

12/08/2016 |

Zack Miller from LivePlan reveals his strategies for setting achievable goals and reaching them. Check out my top insights below. Embed from Getty Images   Make your goals visible; write them down somewhere accessible to remind yourself of them as needed, whether it’s a notebook, or on your phone or whiteboard Break your goal down;…

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Ways to Avoid Common Six Sigma Deployment Mistakes

12/07/2016 | Comments Off on Ways to Avoid Common Six Sigma Deployment Mistakes

From Grey Campus, Uma Daga sets us on the right path to steer clear of common Six Sigma mistakes. Read on for more information from the article. Embed from Getty Images   While training and certification in Six Sigma are necessary for deployment teams, it’s important not to lose the organization’s original focus Six Sigma…

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The Answers to Coffee Questions You’ve Been Seeking

12/06/2016 |

I loved Ryoko Iwata’s infographic on “Coffee questions you’re too afraid to ask,” so here are the insights I took from it off her website (I Love Coffee) just for you. Embed from Getty Images     The difference in light and dark roast; a light roast offers you a sweeter, floral cup of coffee…

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Phrases to Avoid in Your Presentation

12/05/2016 |

Today, Better Presenting’s Rick Altman shares the things you should never say during your presentation. Read my key takeaways below. Embed from Getty Images     Don’t ask, “How are you all doing?” Are you really going to wait for 30 or even 300 peoples’ answers? This just comes across as insincere Avoid the phrase,…

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