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Procrastination is so common and “normal” today that we joke about it. (Did you hear that joke about procrastination? No? I’ll tell you tomorrow.) Unfortunately it’s no joking matter. Procrastination hurts people’s careers, lives, and it keeps many from their dreams. It’s the cause of many cluttered garages and unwritten books. It’s the cause of …
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If not done right, an open-door policy can cause more harm than good (and it’s not always as effective as we think it is). The idea of having an open-door policy is great on the surface – it ideally shows trust, collaboration, and encourages improved communication and culture. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. Often it …
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This article is a deep dive into how to delegate (and how to delegate well). In it we cover why you need to delegate, why you don’t delegate, what and when to delegate, and how to do it right. Let’s start. Why you need to delegate It’s about results You were hired for one …
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“I just can’t decide” thought Jamie as she looked at her options. “I don’t know what to do.” It was a big decision – what job to take. She was blessed – she had 5 choices to pick from, but no idea what to choose. What should she do? Flip a 5 sided dice and …
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There are some quick and easy decision making techniques you can use to help you make better decisions, faster. Now, while each one may not work in every situation, having these in your tool-belt can help you with your decisions, whether you are deciding what to eat or making a multi-million-dollar business decision. Some are …
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You constantly make decisions, and the decisions you make determine your life, your success, and your future. There’s a problem though. There’s a good chance you are making mistakes without even realizing it. Decision making, the process, and the errors you make are not often taught in schools or even at home. And, because of …
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If you are looking for the best books on problem-solving, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will cover the top 5 books on problem-solving that you can use to help you solve problems faster, easier, and better. 1. Stop Guessing: The 9 Behaviors of Great Problem Solvers by Nat Greene …
If you are looking for the best decision making books you can read, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will cover the top 5 books on decision making that you can read to improve your decision-making skills. The Best 5 Books on Decision Making Decisive: How to Make Better …
Thinking in Bets hits decision making from a different angle. It’s written by Annie Duke, who was a professional poker play (the only woman to have won the WSOP Tournament of Champions and the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship), and now is a speaker and consultant on decision strategy. Her base premise is this: Decisions …
Decisive, by Chip Heath and Dan Heath, is an easy to read and enjoyable book on decision making. It teaches not only what hurts your decision making, but it also guides you on how to overcome those errors. The four common errors that they mention are: We narrow our options (for example: this or that) …
Book Summary: Decisive – How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work Read More »