Defending yourself during a meeting means that you have to be prepared. What’s the best way to get ready? Know your material better than anyone else and be able to explain how your idea will…
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Knowledge vs. intelligence
“A human must turn information into intelligence or knowledge.” –Grace Hopper Knowledge is meaningful information. Intelligence is information that can be used to develop insights, solve problems, or make decisions. It’s difficult for one to…
Questions for leaders
Leadership opportunities can come quickly and whether you want them or not. Here are 20 practical questions for people who may suddenly find themselves leading others: What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? What’s…
Meeting preparedness
How ready are you for your next meeting? Do you know the purpose, what will be discussed, and who’s attending? Is the meeting necessary and what does the facilitator hope to achieve? Have you read…
Redefining average
Mediocre is just good enough and fits the mold. You shouldn’t expect too much in terms of ability, performance, or quality. It looks the part but there may not be much under the hood. Average…
The best we can
“We will all do the best we can, and that will be good enough.” A positive attitude and a bright outlook can bring a team together and push them through adversity. The right words before…