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Voice of Experience: Mika Mayer (Morrison & Foerster)

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an excerpt from a profile of Mika Meyer (Partner, Morrison & Foerster) written by Melissa J. Visit us daily to discover issues that matter, share experiences, and plan networking, your career and your life.” To [.].

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5 Suggestions to Make Family Time More Effective

Ron Edmondson

Here are 5 suggestions to make family time more effective: Begin with a plan for your home and each child – You seldom hit a target you aren’t aiming to hit. Just as adults may have a plan for their career or finances, parents need a plan for operating their home. Urban Meyer Values Time with Family.

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How to Improve Your Business English

Harvard Business Review

If you’re a professional looking to improve your business English, consider incorporating these into your learning plan: Set specific goals. Learning is best done by setting specific goals that are challenging yet achievable. A goal like “I want to be able to give a presentation in English,” is too vague.

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Caption Contest 2010.4

Chris Brady

Posted by: Yitz Weiss | April 18, 2010 at 10:58 PM After many years of research and countless hours of investigation, traffic engineers proudly announced today their new, bold plan for dealing with large trees in the path of planned highways -- go around them!! Next on the ajenda? Deer avoidance. Posted by: M. Posted by: H.

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Introducing 100 Coaches: Pay It Forward Champions

Marshall Goldsmith

Focuses on business development and implementation of new business plans across the Region. Terry Jackson – Consults with major companies such as Southern Corp, ExxonMobil, Bristol Meyers Squibb, New York Life. Keith Ferrazzi – Addresses behaviors that block the achievement of strategic goals. Executive Coaches.

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The 8 Self-Assessments You Need to Improve at Work This Year

Harvard Business Review

And this is the perfect time of year to set personal development goals and start making progress on them. The questions and feedback are based on comprehensive research by INSEAD’s Erin Meyer, an expert in cross-cultural management. No matter what skills you’d like to improve, it’s important to know where to begin.

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HBR’s Guide to Obama’s 2014 State of the Union

Harvard Business Review

Last night, President Obama laid out a set of goals and proposals for his next year in office, with a substantial portion of the speech focusing on business and economic issues. Obama said he plans to partner with CEOs to encourage the hiring of the long-term unemployed. Inequality and Economic Mobility.