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Are you familiar with The Portable MBA book series? Here's my attempt at one for MS MIT degree.
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Every business leader should be able to create a good strategy. Think of it as the intersection of two critical dimensions: where to play and how to win there. First, decide the regions, customer... Delete the scoop?
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Shari Caudron of The Narrative Group shows how to use your personal story to define and promote your brand. Via Karen Dietz 
Willinton Javier Ortiz's curator insight,
March 9, 2:38 PM
Para construir tu marca personal, cuenta tu historia. 
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March 10, 2:22 PM
Louisa, Marty and Willinton - I ams thrilled you found this so helpful! Many thanks for your comments. Story on :)
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Employers press for H-1B increases, while job hunters say searches seem designed to rule out U.S. workers. Is there really an IT talent shortage?? Delete the scoop?
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John Considine CTO Verizon Terremark Cloud computing and mobile are two technology trends that are transforming how businesses operate and how consumers live. The first generation of cloud computing focused on cost optimization. Delete the scoop?
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Even social enterprises with small budgets can have big-sized talent.
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This article discusses how to look inside for future leaders. First, determine what “your organization's near-term talent needs” are, then “assess whether members of your current staff have the potential to grow into those new roles.” This article suggests using the Performance-Potential Matrix and provides an example of one. Finally you can “craft individual development plans.” Delete the scoop?
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Hey Leaders! Listening Isn't Easy, But It's Essential Information Management (blog) However, in working with leaders at all levels striving to strengthen their performance, listening skills aren't an issue some of the time; they are an issue nearly... Via Karen Dietz
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February 14, 8:07 AM
Thank you Denyse, Al, and Ozzie for re-scooping and commenting!
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February 14, 10:30 PM
Are you just hearing others or truly listening to others? Delete the scoop?
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Hiring is being driven by IT execs who are trying to change their organizations in response to business needs Delete the scoop?
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The job interview might be the only thing left between you and the position of your dreams. Even when you’re the most qualified candidate with references Delete the scoop?
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Multitaskers tend to test high for traits like risk-taking, sensation-seeking and impulsivity. And those very traits interfere with people's ability to stay focused, researchers say.
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I have this argument with people all of the time. They SWEAR they can multitask. You can't. Delete the scoop?
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Rancorous bosses, quirky workers, and an up-and-down stock market populate the world of 9 to 5. A cast of regular characters include J.B. Wells (the boss), Sims (office flunkey), and Ms. Forbes. Delete the scoop?
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Most of us yearn for promotions, but we rarely think about improving our job performance. Georgetown professor Cal Newport suggest taking cues from elite athletes and musicians and deliberately set out to practice our work. Delete the scoop?
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Tips for showing the world you're ready for a new challenge. Delete the scoop?
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What's actually going on in the brain when it processes language? And if words affect the mind in different ways, are some more persuasive than others? Via Karen Dietz 
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April 13, 2:04 PM
Public speaking is persuading, after all. Vic
Victoria Garcia, www.Marketing-Impressions.com's comment,
April 13, 2:09 PM
Wow! What an interesting post. I learned long ago as a probation officer in Texas, I could send someone to prison on the same set of facts depending on the language I used. This is one of the best articles I've ever read on the topic.
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April 16, 12:38 PM
Thanks Vicki! I'm so glad you found it both powerful and helpful. Hope you are doing well :)
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Food for Thought: Why Auntie Anne's Pretzels Failed in China by Knowledge@Wharton, the online business journal of the Wharton School. Delete the scoop?
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Defense Science Board recommends U.S. take critical steps to improve cyberdefense, as well as offense. Delete the scoop?
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If you want to hire skilled techies, head South.
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It's warmer in the South! :-) Delete the scoop?
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From movie-like videos with comedy sketch warmups to hands-on freestyle hacker contests with big cash prizes, fresh approaches to training are helping a new generation of IT professionals get engaged in their training. Delete the scoop?
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Well, this is one way of making your customers feel special. Since Thursday morning, LinkedIn has been sending members an email congratulating them for having e
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Did you get one of these emails? I did, but so did several people I know. So I wondered: how special am I really? This post tells you. Delete the scoop?
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Every profession has both a science and an art. The science can be taught, and people can be equally good at the science of any profession. The key to differentiate yourself in your profession is to Delete the scoop?
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Bring Your Own Device to work and managing the risk of introducing new devices into the live environment and managing them with ITIL Delete the scoop?
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I advise a frustrated reader on how to win the CIO title he wants and deserves. Delete the scoop?
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