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Practice Makes . . .
Ever wonder how much practice it takes to be a world champion . . . anything? New research shows that it takes more than talent and a pretty face to get ahead in life. Yep, your old high school coach was right when he said, “Practice makes perfect.” Continue reading “Practice Makes . . .”

Meetings Are A . . .
This month’s tutorial focuses on a common blight in the workplace: time wasted in meetings. A look at how much time we spend in meetings and ways to improve their effectiveness gives you the ability to make turn the blight into a blessing; creating meeting environments that are productive and -- dare I say it -- enjoyable! Continue reading “Meetings are a . . .”

Resolutions v. Goals: A Semantic Issue?
Now, I’ve been known to mock New Year’s resolutions (my aunt swears she’s going to lose 20 pounds every year -- she’s been saying that for the last 20 years!), because it seems that we make them planning to not achieve them. But, it doesn’t have to be that way! You just have to be SMART about it . . . Continue reading “Resolutions v. Goals”

Trim the Fat
When faced with a shortened time limit in your presentation, it is ESSENTIAL that you trim the fat and get down to the nitty gritty of what YOU MUST SAY to get the job. This month’s tutorial helps you decide what you need to leave in your presentations (the meat) and what you can throw out (the fat)! Continue reading “Trim the Fat”