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Between Stupidity and Wisdom

Leadership Freak

The Dunning–Kruger effect. There’s a name for people who are too stupid to know they are stupid. You haven't learned anything unless you're a fool. Wisdom is always learning.

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10 Common Thinking Errors Leaders Make

Mark Sanborn

A manager only listens to advice from people they personally admire, ignoring valid contributions from others. Dunning-Kruger Effect Incompetent leaders overestimate their ability, not recognizing their lack of skill. An executive remembers a single failed venture, neglecting multiple successes.

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7 Tips for Aspiring Defense Contractors

Strategy Driven

This will include getting a number from the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS). They offer expert advice and can help you prepare all of the necessary paperwork and complete the steps required to get a deal. Before you can get a contract with the Department of Defense, you have to register your company. Ask for Help.

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The Power Of “I Don’t Know”

LDRLB

More than 20 years ago, psychologist David Dunning and Justin Kruger demonstrated that when people knew very little about a topic or situation, they were very likely to over-assess their knowledge and ability. When your asked for your advice on a situation, you can just say “I don’t know, let me think more and get back to you.”

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How to Build Business Credit Speedily in 14 Painless Steps

Miles Anthony Smith

But first, let’s take a look at what business credit is… Disclaimer: The following article is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal or accounting advice. Register with a Dun and Bradstreet to Get a D-U-N-S® Number D-U-N-S stands for “ Data Universal N umber ing System.”

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The Online Ad Scams Every Marketer Should Watch Out For

Harvard Business Review

My advice: try a randomized experiment. In 2008 indictments in San Francisco, Shawn Hogan and Brian Dunning were charged with wire fraud for using these methods to claim more than $20 million from eBay. But remember that you’ll also be addressing the many customers that already use your offering. Mere speculation, you worry?

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0507 | Denise Brosseau: Full Transcript

LDRLB

DAVID: Great, great advice. I think similarly with Zoe Dunning, that the person mentioned in the military, she was the only one that was allowed to speak as the only openly gay person in the military, so she had a community she was standing for. Now, there is one chapter I especially loved in the book.