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Identifying the Skills That Can Help You Change Careers

Harvard Business Review

A lot of talented people grapple with the disruption of having to switch jobs or careers and figuring out how their current profession’s skills can be applied in a fulfilling new way. Since then, many friends and strangers have sought my advice about career paths outside of newspaper journalism. Consider the legal field.

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What All Great Leaders Have In Common | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Great leaders are like a sponge when it comes to the acquisition of knowledge, the development of new skill sets, and the constant refinement of existing competencies. Who would follow a person who's thoughts and skills are out dated. To the person, the best leaders I know are prolific readers. It fuels creativity to succeed.

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New Books from HBR Press for August

Harvard Business Review

No matter your interests (sports, movies, politics), your industry (finance, marketing, technology, manufacturing), or the type of organization you work for (big company, nonprofit, small start-up) — your world is awash with data. Is your company a storyteller — or a storydoer? by Thomas H. Davenport and Jinho Kim.

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