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The fine line between deceive and achieve

The fine line between deceive and achieve
Many believe there's a thin line between love and hate. Personally, I'm still on the fence and somewhat baffled by this depiction. Love and hate are two emotionally charged words that are polar opposites. However, since both feelings involve a great deal of passion, and passion is said to borderline insanity, I guess it's no stretch to see a line drawn.…
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Two steps and one leap towards greatness

Two steps and one leap towards greatness
Before we discuss how to become great, let's define what it means to be great. Greatness is that heightened sense, feeling and state of superiority that allows us to believe our actions, talents and abilities are better than those of most others. There are many books and videos on the market promising to teach us how to…
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Failure To Thrive

Failure To Thrive
Many doctors use the term failure to thrive (FTT), to describe a state of decline in elderly patients, which could be brought on by chronic diseases or functional impairments. Manifestations of this condition include weight loss, decreased appetite, poor nutrition, and inactivity. The most prevalent syndromes and predictive adverse outcomes of patients with FTT include: Reduced Physical Function,…
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America Leaps Into The ‘Stoned’ Age

America Leaps Into The ‘Stoned’ Age
Since last December, when Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos surprised Charlie Rose of 60 Minutes with the futuristic plan of air-delivering packages door-to-door by drones, the debate and controversy was quick to spread across America. While most were tormented over the alleged invasion of privacy, I was reminded of another, less attractive, definition of the word drone that continues to plague America (drone: a…
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I Can’t Reach You: Timeless Skills For A 5-Gen Workplace

I Can’t Reach You: Timeless Skills For A 5-Gen Workplace
The fact that there will soon be five generations in the workplace at once comes as no surprise. Nor does the certainty that products of Generation Z, those born after the global adoption of the internet and eCommerce, will be vastly different from the four groups to precede them. But before we discuss the skills we all need to…
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The Change Up

The Change Up
In baseball, the change up is a pitch that is meant to confuse the batter. The off-speed pitch is thrown to look like a fastball, but when the ball arrives much slower to the plate it's often too late for the batter, who has already been deceived on timing. In the business world, managing change can be…
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Can Following The Who Help You?

Can Following The Who Help You?
In Welcome to the Big Leagues, I briefly mention how I have been a Who fan since the seventh grade. Up until that point it was strictly the laid back sound of the Grateful Dead who appeased me. Despite being at a tender age, I remember how my 11th year was a very difficult one. My…
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How Business Savvy Are You?

How Business Savvy Are You?
One of my small peeves comes from when people confuse common sense with business sense. In my mind, this creates an major disservice for those with wisdom that others simply do not recognize. So as a reminder, and to prevent any further injustice, I will once again clarify the differences between the two: Common sense is…
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A Million Ways to Spot a Liar

A Million Ways to Spot a Liar
If only we lived in a world where the deceitful were physically shamed by a growing nose whenever they lied. Think about ... the disingenuous car salesmen who would soon be starved, the massive number of colleagues to Houdini from the office, celebrities and media personalities would revolve more frequently than a subway turnstile. The names of…
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Ninja In Training (NIT)

Ninja In Training (NIT)
In the traditional sense of the word, Ninjas were considered as the mercenaries of Japan who were engaged in espionage, sabotage, infiltration and assassination. Even though many of these dark forces may be highly sought after by a few in today's global business environment, (where greed and corruption runs rampant), for the purpose of this…
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