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Being put on the spot during a meeting can be an unwelcome surprise. But if you’re prepared to speak up and say something useful, you can...
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umbecalle
- Mar 18, 2019
- 1 min
Keep Your Network Small and Meaningful​
The research on networking is clear: High-quality connections are more valuable than weak ties. That means a bigger network is not...
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umbecalle
- Mar 15, 2019
- 1 min
When Starting a New Job, Lay the Groundwork for Your Success
If you want to excel in a new job, you can’t rely on the orientations and meetings that HR sets up for you. Take control of your...
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umbecalle
- Mar 13, 2019
- 1 min
Perfectionists, Think About When You’ve Succeeded Imperfectly
Being a perfectionist isn’t easy, especially if your desire for everything to be just right causes you to put off decisions, worry over...
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umbecalle
- Mar 12, 2019
- 1 min
How to Share Your Expertise Without Looking Arrogant
If you want to advance your career, people need to know what you’re an expert in. But you shouldn’t go around bragging about everything...
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umbecalle
- Mar 11, 2019
- 1 min
Presenting in English When It Isn’t Your Native Language
If you aren’t a native speaker of English, giving a presentation in the language may be very stressful. Using the right approach can...
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umbecalle
- Mar 8, 2019
- 1 min
Build a Network That Challenges Your Point of View
When your network is mostly people whose backgrounds and skill sets are similar to yours, it’s unlikely to help you find new ideas or...
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umbecalle
- Mar 5, 2019
- 1 min
Know Your Idea, Audience, and Objective Before Giving a Speech
You need to have three things clear in your mind before giving a speech: your main idea, your audience, and your objective. Start...
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umbecalle
- Dec 14, 2018
- 1 min
Traditional Technology Adoption vs. Big-Bang Disruption
Big-bang disruptions don’t follow the usual pattern of customer adoption famously described by Everett Rogers. According to his model,...
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umbecalle
- Nov 8, 2018
- 6 min
How Company Culture Makes Innovation Ability of Every Organisation
Companies benefit when employees speak up. When employees feel comfortable voicing their opinions, suggestions, or concerns,...
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umbecalle
- Nov 6, 2018
- 3 min
How to Diversify Your Professional Network and Foster Innovation
Diverse networks can foster new ways of thinking by connecting you to people whose viewpoints, insights, resources, and lived experiences...
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umbecalle
- Oct 31, 2018
- 4 min
Your Company Needs a More-Radical Board of Directors!
What’s a typical independent director’s worst nightmare? My guess is that while a poor balance sheet might cause restless sleep, it’s the...
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umbecalle
- Oct 24, 2018
- 1 min
The paradox of facts. Can multiple evidences be counterproductive?
Giving more reasons to support your idea often makes you less persuasive. It puts people on the defensive and allows them to focus on the...
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umbecalle
- Oct 12, 2018
- 1 min
Business Needs Design Thinking
#Business #designthinking #Innovation #Success #leadership
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umbecalle
- Oct 12, 2018
- 1 min
The Most Successful Teams are Cognitively Diverse and Psychologically Safe
In a survey of 150 executives, researchers found that the the best-performing organizations were commonly described has having behaviors...
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umbecalle
- Oct 10, 2018
- 5 min
The Blockchain Will Do to the Financial System What the Internet Did to Media
Even years into the deployment of the internet, many believed that it was still a fad. Of course, the internet has since become a major...
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umbecalle
- Oct 3, 2018
- 1 min
When making important decisions, don't follow your intuition. Test your intuition.
When making important decisions, don't follow your intuition. Test your intuition. Intuition is subconscious pattern recognition. Wisdom...
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umbecalle
- Sep 28, 2018
- 5 min
The Lie That Perfectionists Tell Themselves
Many of us hold principles that keep us from pursuing a more productive lifestyle. For example, one of the most common ones is the belief...
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umbecalle
- Sep 27, 2018
- 1 min
Success, Thrive...Burn out?
After reaching a goal, raising the bar often increases motivation but decreases happiness. To enjoy your success, imagine how your past...
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umbecalle
- Sep 24, 2018
- 4 min
Innovation Should Be a Top Priority for Boards. So Why Isn’t It?
Corporate directors and executives alike recognize that today’s pace of change continues to accelerate and that firms need to innovate to...
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