Assumptions Save Time — But Test Them First Assumptions save time, and time is money. In business, we make assumptions every day. To avoid losing money and wasting time, test assumptions before implementing them. For example: Ask your customer base what product changes they would like to see to test whether you should develop a […]
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Insights and stories on leadership, collaboration and workplace culture, from the boardroom to the field.
The Amazing Birth of the iMac
The iMac is popular for several reasons, including its innovative design, user-friendly features, and reliable performance. Here are a few key factors that have contributed to the iMac’s popularity: Design: The iMac’s distinctive design has been a major factor in its popularity. The all-in-one form factor, with the computer and monitor integrated into a single […]
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Making Working From Home Work for You
Government imposed lockdowns have greatly impacted the way people work, and working from home has become a popular trend in recent times. Some of this trend has reversed recently with some people working from home returning to work. But it’s probably safe to say the ratio of people working from home has changed long term. […]
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Ford Mustang: The Teamwork That Brought Us an American Legend
Foundations In the middle of the American Civil War, a boy was born in Dearborn, Michigan, USA. He grew up on a farm and showed an early interest in machinery and technology. At the age of 16, he left home to work as an apprentice machinist in Detroit. Over the next several years, he worked […]
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Five Outstanding Interview Questions
Are You Doing Interviews All Wrong? Hiring decisions are among the most important decisions in any business, because employees can be either a company’s greatest assets, or greatest liabilities. Asking the most effective interview questions in a standardized way may be key to your company’s success. Behavioral interviewing is a technique used in the hiring […]
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5 Ways to Improve Employee Retention
Give Them a Reason to Look Forward Employee retention is based on more than monetary compensation. Money is of course the root reason of anyone’s employment, however, if money alone is the mode of employee retention, your workers will flock for the first job that offers better pay or comfort. People need to feel a […]
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7 Ways Leaders Can Build Trust
All human groups rely on trust to be functional and survive. It’s no different in the workplace. In order for leaders to be influential they must be willing to be vulnerable. That’s right. Are you able to show your trust in others by being vulnerable to them? Few leaders have the courage to do so […]
Continue reading »Remembering Randi and the Importance of Perspective
James Randi, a master of illusion and devote activist up until his death in October of 2020. In the beginning of his career, he was a famed magician, and by the end he was renowned skeptic on a mission to save others from the same tricks he was famous for. He was performer who […]
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Monkey Business: The Value of Teaching
Monkey see, monkey do … Turns out that’s about all they do. The intelligence of apes and monkeys are unmatched throughout the animal kingdom and at their pinnacle — we now as humans — reign supreme. Our closest ancestor alive today is the chimpanzee, yet despite the fact they share 98% of their DNA with […]
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