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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Brian Banks

Joseph Lalonde

Brian Banks was a rising football star at Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, California. In 2002, Brian Banks (Aldis Hodge) was wrongfully convicted of rape through a plea of no contest. A Reel Leadership Article. He had what it would take to make it into the NFL. Then tragedy struck.

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Virtual reality in banking. How are we going to visit the bank in the future?

Strategy Driven

What was the subject of science fiction books and films not so long ago has become real and accessible today. Virtual reality in a banking version. However, this is only one aspect of the revolution that virtual reality can bring in banking. When and if we visit the bank wearing VR goggles? What else could change?

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Wall Street banks opt for greater automation for grunt work to retain talent

HR Digest

Banks now insist on weekend offs, no excessive overtime, and greater use of technology for routine work. Wall Street banks are trying to automate as much grunt work as possible to save the younger bankers from feeling overwhelmed. Headcount in the banking industry is likely to get reduced, aided by technology.

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First Look: Leadership Books for November 2013

Leading Blog

Here''s a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in November. Leading Through Uncertainty : How Umpqua Bank Emerged from the Great Recession Better and Stronger than Ever by Raymond P. Hatching Twitter : A True Story of Money, Power, Friendship, and Betrayal by Nick Bilton.

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Leadership and Selling Your Expertise with Robert Chen

Let's Grow Leaders

What is the secret to ongoing success in every role whether you’re in leadership, accounting, consulting, investment banking, law, or any other type of professional service? Get the Book. It’s not just knowledge, experience, and unique services that set people apart. 49:18 The ART of negotiation.51:17 Connect with Robert.

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Books Every Professional Woman Should Read

HR Digest

We bring to you books which every professional and career-minded woman should read once in their lifetime. These books offer valuable insight into ways to accomplish professional dreams: The Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman. This book is a great read for a person starting in their career. Bossypants by Tina Fey.

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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From 10 Minutes Gone

Joseph Lalonde

My latest book, Reel Leadership, is now available on Amazon. If you love movies and leadership, you will love this book. Frank and Joe were brought into a crew to commit a bank heist. He wanted to ensure the team would hit the bank, get the score, and get out safely. The bank heist went bad. That’s a lot!