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I Dare You to Do Better.

Rich Gee Group

In the 2016 film "Star Trek," a pivotal scene captures a moment of transformation for the protagonist, James T. Action Item: Set a stretch goal that feels slightly out of reach and develop a step-by-step plan to achieve it. In our careers, the fear of failure can be a significant barrier. I dare you to do better.”

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You Need A Career ‘Bug-Out Bag’

Rich Gee Group

I want you to build your own Career Bug-Out Bag for your next departure and smooth landing. If you really want to understand what I mean — watch this film clip. Do not let your contact base atrophy — even a simple 10-minute phone call in the morning can do wonders for your career. Maintain your contact list at work and home.

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What a Mechanical Shark Can Teach Us About Leadership and Innovation

Leading Blog

But this wasn’t the film itself. It was a documentary on the making of the movie, all about the lengths that then 27-year-old wunderkind Steven Spielberg and his crew went to in creating a film that would define the summer blockbuster. The scene is famous for the way it terrified audiences without ever showing the titular shark.

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Tune-in Tonight! SiriusXM Ch125 @ 9pm Eastern (6p Pacific)

General Leadership

Lori Mixson began her career in the political world as an aide to the infamous Congressman Charlie Wilson and is often referred to as “The Last Angel” of what was known as “Charlie’s Angels”. She has a cooking show in development & has recently written a children’s book.

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What to Ask Yourself Before a Career Pivot

Harvard Business Review

Gone are the days of picking a job or career path and sticking to it forever. Career pivots are far more common today than they ever were. For example, consider Oprah Winfrey’s transitions from TV anchor to superstar talk show host to film actress, producer, and media mogul.

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3 Ways Pixar Gains Competitive Advantage from Its Culture

Michael Lee Stallard

Pixar has been phenomenally successful with the likes of Toy Story , The Incredibles , Finding Nemo, and Up, to name but a few of its films. Here are three ways Catmull and his leadership team create a culture that consistently makes great films. Pixar’s purpose is to “make great films.” Care about people first.

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Slow Decline of Eastman Kodak due to an Inability to Reinvent

Coaching Tip

The film giant gave us the "Kodak Moment," which persists as the quintessential photographic experience even though in today''s digital camera age "selfies" on smartphones are a major factor. That is why it has been so difficult to change Kodak''s corporate culture from film-based imaging to digital imaging. . Kodak Focus on Film.

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