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The Big Picture of Business – Tribute to a Great Mentor. Remembering Cactus Pryor.

Strategy Driven

Mine was legendary humorist and media figure Cactus Pryor. His father, Skinny Pryor, owned a movie theatre and entertained audiences with comedy routines during intermissions. Cactus began developing special characters, with unique personas. During that time, he developed a famous sign-off phrase. Lots of luck.

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The Best Way to Network in a New Job

Harvard Business Review

Could we develop a better blueprint for newcomer networking? Greg Pryor, head of talent at Workday, which partnered with us on this research, describes the difference as working to pull people into your network rather than pushing your way into theirs. 3 Simple Ways for Women to Rethink Office Politics and Wield More Influence at Work.

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