Wed.Apr 17, 2024

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How Pivoting from Music to Technology Unveiled My True Calling

Chad Barr

While studying music in college, I enrolled in a computer software programming class on a whim. The moment I started writing software, I was hooked. After considerable reflection, I shifted my focus and changed my major to computer science. This pivotal decision dramatically altered my career path and future. I quickly discovered that the joy I derived from playing, writing, and composing music mirrored the satisfaction I found in programming and developing new software solutions and systems.

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5 Networking Tips for Introverts (and Anyone Else)

Harvard Business

Even if you’re an introvert who dreads the notion of networking, you can develop your skills to get out there and do it. Research by the Lehigh@NasdaqCenter, a partnership between Lehigh University and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, identified make-or-break factors for developing networking skills. They include: the ability to adapt your thinking swiftly in response to changing situations; combating a tendency to focus more on avoiding errors and negative results and instead striving for pos

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How to improve your meetings

Halo Psych

6-minute read In the past few months, I’ve run several team development days for board-level teams in different sectors. I’m emphasising the different sectors because all too often, I still come across the deep-rooted narrative of “public sector bad, private sector good”. Based on my experience, not just of the past few months, but of many years working across all sectors, leadership teams from different sectors have more in common than not.

Meeting 59
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When Your Colleagues Have an Outdated Perception of You

Harvard Business

As we grow or change, our identity transitions are often invisible — unless we do the work to help others see our changes. This can be particularly true for people who have worked at a company for a long time. If you’re feeling like your colleagues aren’t recognizing your growth, the authors recommend three strategies: 1) Get clear on the differences between how you are perceived and how you want to be perceived; 2) Let go of work you may still be doing that was associated with your previous rol

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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Expert Business Guidance Helps Start New Venture

Business Consulting Agency

Starting a new business is an exciting yet challenging journey that requires careful planning, strategic decision-making, and expert guidance. While entrepreneurship brings opportunities for innovation and growth, navigating the complexities of launching a successful venture can be daunting. This is where business consulting services and working with a seasoned business expert can make all the difference.

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Crisis Leadership Lessons from Polar Explorer Ernest Shackleton

Harvard Business

Discover lessons in building a team, learning from bad bosses, and cultivating empathy.

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The blank page

Seth Godin Blog

Sometimes, we’re so afraid of creation that we don’t even leave blank pages around. If your workspace has a hole exactly the size of a creative idea in it, you’re more likely to fill the hole. When we decrease the number of steps to begin creating, and increase the expectation that something is going to arrive, it’s far more likely to happen.

Meeting 38
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Disruptive Innovation in the Era of Big Tech

Harvard Business

How does the landmark theory apply to tech start-ups, three decades after its introduction?

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How to Stay Ahead of a Cybersecurity Breach with the Right Resilience Strategy - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM COMMVAULT

Harvard Business

Sponsor Content from Commvault.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr