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How Dumb Is Your Business?

N2Growth Blog

Having such a sharp focus ensures you can better whittle down the complexity of processes/interactions, as well as ensuring you don't become too dependent either on your top talent or even on your bigger customers, which can cause you to shift your goals to better suit their needs instead of your purpose.

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How to Tackle U.S. Employees’ Stagnating Engagement

Chart Your Course

“Since the financial meltdown of 2008 and the recession that followed, the American workforce has struggled to adapt to an uncertain economic climate. Sluggish growth, persistently high unemployment, and sharp spending cuts by businesses and consumers alike have taken a toll. by Susan Sorenson and Keri Garman.

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Coronavirus Crisis: Reasons for Hope During These Dark Times

The Practical Leader

Based on this sharp change, he predicted all of China would improve in two weeks and stop in China by the end of March. Global banks are much stronger and less leveraged than in 2008. Compared to the 2008 crisis, the financial system is more stable; compared to SARS, medical technology is more advanced.

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Mental Rehearsal: The Secret to Superior Performance

Your Voice of Encouragement

This mental practice, combined with intense physical practice, led to repeated Gold medals and the setting of world records during the 2008 and 2012 Olympic games. First I ‘see’ where I want the ball to finish. Then I ‘see’ it going there; its trajectory and landing.

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Cast the Net Wide – Make the Most of Your Promotional Time and.

Women on Business

Being sharp means being succinct. If you rely on searches for your background research, so will those you work with (if they are sharp). So many sharp talented business people lose by trusting the wrong people or don’t provide an educated guidance. Additionally know what you have to trade. Rehearse your pitch.

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Why Millennials Are Truly Unique

Chart Your Course

The recession of 2008 could be considered a period effect…how it influenced a 22-year-old who had $50,000 in student loans and no job prospects was different than how it affected a 60-year-old who lost their job of 30 years and half of their retirement savings. Most of us know better than everyone else when we are 25, right?!

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How to Seize Opportunity in a World of Disruption

Skip Prichard

Same applies to the agility exhibited by Goldman Sachs in navigating the global financial crisis of 2008-09. In sharp contrast to Hurricane Katrina, the collaboration between military organizations, federal authorities, and state and local agencies during Sandy led to purposeful and decisive support to victims and infrastructure.

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