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Ten Tips on How to Approach a Difficult Conversation

Destination Innovation

Let’s look at a couple of bad approaches and then some tips on how to do it better. The weak approach is to keep putting off the conversation in the hope that things will change and the discussion might become unnecessary. Here are some lateral tips for a more effective method of tackling a thorny conversation.

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How “True Believers” Can Undermine Change

Digital Tonto

Change leaders feel so passionately about their idea they want to push it through and silence dissent. Meaningful change can’t be mandated or forced, it can only be empowered. One of the most difficult things about leading change is that we need to let people embrace it for their own reasons and in their own way.

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Thursday Theory Tips – Is learning about theory worth your investment?

Christensen Institute

I usually start presentations with a “Why this matters” slide, so perhaps this whole Thursday Theory Tips series should have started with this particular blog. The post Thursday Theory Tips – Is learning about theory worth your investment? But, better late than never. Now, why would you want to reprogram your instincts?

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3 Tips for Better Cybersecurity in Your Home Office

Business and Tech

Digital safety has never been more important in our increasingly technology-driven world, as the pandemic forces professionals and students to adapt to working and learning from home. . Fortunately, you don’t need to be a cybersecurity expert to learn how to secure your home office — anyone can do it.

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A Resume Expert Shares Tips for Getting the Tech Job You Want

Business and Tech

He shared some tips for aspiring and early-career tech professionals to help them get their first or next job in their ideal career path. Aside from shifting a lot of the recruitment process and day-to-day operations to remote work, I haven’t seen too much change.

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“Island of Bryan” Couple Offers Their Top DIY Tips for New Homeowners

Business and Tech

We spoke with the couple about their experience fixing up a resort property — and attempting to open it during the COVID-19 pandemic — and got their best tips for homeowners looking to tackle their own DIY projects. What are some tips you’d give to a homeowner looking to take on a home renovation project; DIY or otherwise?

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Ten pitfalls inventors face and tips for avoiding them

Idea to Value

Many studies have been carried out by different groups coming to different top 10 or top 20 reasons why startups fail, which are, without any doubt worth reading and learning from. Tip: Do your research before you start investing time and money. The number one reason why startups fail is insufficient need for their product.

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