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3 steps to avoiding slow death

Persuasive Powerhouse

Quinn introduced the concept of “slow death” in his book Deep Change. Yet there are some loose guidelines for beginning your travels that can help to assure success: Reflect. Journal, discuss with a trusted mentor or friend, or hire a coach who can guide you in your internal inquiry.

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Case Study: When Should A Rising Star Make Her Pregnancy Public?

Harvard Business Review

Her mentors had told her to trust the system, to be patient, to wait for the right opportunity. Tom DeHart, the president of Caston's international division, wanted a short-term director of overseas operations, someone who would spend the next 18 to 24 months traveling frequently to Caston's non-U.S. entities. We both were.".