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☆ Don't be so competitive at work, says bestselling author Simon Sinek: How to get ahead instead
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

That's according to bestselling author and leadership expert Simon Sinek, who recommends setting goals that focus more on the process of self-improvement than specific outcomes of future scenarios. "There's no such thing as winning," Sinek said recently at the 2023 World Business Forum summit. Don't miss: Remove 1 word from your workplace vocabulary, says bestselling author Simon Sinek: ‘We’re all guilty of this’That doesn't mean you can't work hard to get ahead. There's no such thing as winning education and there's definitely no such thing as being No. DON'T MISS: Want to be smarter and more successful with your money, work & life?

Persons: Simon Sinek, Sinek, Emmanuel Acho, Acho, That's, There's, there's, Warren Buffett Organizations: TED, NFL

☆ Remove 1 word from your workplace vocabulary, says bestselling author Simon Sinek: ‘We’re all guilty of this’
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Chances are good that you've used the word "underperformer" at work before. Stop doing that, bestselling author and leadership expert Simon Sinek said earlier this month at the 2023 World Business Forum summit. Most people's definition of an underperformer is far too loose, said Sinek. When asked how to deal with people who are struggling at work, he summed up his advice into three words: give them grace. "We're all guilty of this," said Sinek, adding: "What ends up happening is, all we do is think about them and treat them as an underperformer.

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☆ The No. 1 trait you need to be more successful than most, says workplace expert: It's 'the single most important differentiator'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

"Confidence is serious business, and the single most important differentiator in the workplace," Low-Kramen wrote in her book, which published in February. Stop apologizing unnecessarilyFor many people, saying "I'm sorry" after certain situations, even those that don't require an apology, is second nature. This is especially true for women, Low-Kramen wrote. Rather than saying 'I'm sorry, we need to reschedule the appointment,' say 'Thank you for working with my schedule.'" Instead, "slow it down, lower the pitch of your voice and turn up the volume" to be taken more seriously, Low-Kramen wrote.

Persons: Bonnie Low, today's, Tim Cook, Warren Buffett, Kramen, Simon Sinek, Adam Grant's, Sinek Organizations: Staff, Medical Education

☆ Tackling money shame: Personal finance advice from top TED Talks
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Chris Taylor | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

We combed through them for the most helpful advice to get our money lives under control. “And so many of you are left believing that you’re crazy, or stupid, or just bad with money. It wants to consume, whereas the future self wants the present self to save ...“So what can we do about this? Maybe the reason money doesn’t make us happy is that we’re always spending on the wrong things – in particular, always spending it on ourselves. If you think money can’t buy happiness, you’re not spending it right.”Editing by Lauren Young and Stephen CoatesOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Simon Sinek’s “, TAMMY LALLY, “, ” DANIEL GOLDSTEIN, TEDSALON, Derek Parfit, ” ESTELLE GIBSON, TEDxDayton, ” ELISE PAYZAN, ‘, couldn’t, ” MICHAEL NORTON, we’re, you’re, Lauren Young, Stephen Coates Organizations: TED, Thomson Locations: TEDXORLANDO, TEDSALON NY, TEDXCAMBRIDGE

☆ Simon Sinek: ‘The skill of having an uncomfortable conversation is essential’—this hack can make it easier
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Uncomfortable conversations are inevitable — and that's why learning to navigate them is necessary for building healthy relationships and a successful career. "As human beings, we actually have to work very hard to be human, and one of those human skills that we need to practice is how to have uncomfortable conversations," Sinek said in the video. But, that's not the best option, because avoiding an uncomfortable situation "just perpetuates the discomfort or breaks relationships," according to Sinek. "I just had [a difficult conversation] recently with a friend and it went like this: 'I need to have an uncomfortable conversation with you.' "The skill of having an uncomfortable conversation is essential," Sinek said.

Persons: Simon Sinek, Sinek, that's, what's, Michelle Gibbings, Gibbings, Warren Buffett Organizations: YouTube, CEOWorld Magazine

Cramer has dealt with a huge number of pitch decks in her time as an entrepreneur and VC. She has shared on LinkedIn her top tips for creating a successful pitch deck. "If you want to build a brand, your pitch deck needs to highlight that brand. If you want to build a tool, you need a pitch deck that shows mock-ups of the product," Cramer wrote. It allows senders much more control over who reads their pitch deck — and who can forward it.

☆ Adam Grant says this skill can make you highly successful—but ‘there’s not a book’ on how to do it properly
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-23 | by ( Natasha Piñon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

But Wharton psychologist Adam Grant says high achievers actually display a different trait: the ability to follow. "I see a lot of students who want to lead and they don't know how to follow," Grant said. Grant isn't the first to notice how difficult it can be for self-proclaimed leaders to develop a following. Meanwhile, the recruits who saw themselves as followers were often seen by their peers as leaders. But there's a problem, Grant said: Despite an abundance of leadership research, there's no reliable playbook for learning to effectively develop following skills.

☆ 'Uncreative people' can use this simple tip to easily brainstorm new ideas, Adam Grant and Brené Brown say
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Natasha Piñon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Just ask organizational psychologist Adam Grant and leadership researcher Brené Brown. "I grew up thinking I was completely uncreative," Grant said. "All of a sudden, it was 'conform, conform, conform,' which aligns with the research we see on shame and creativity in kids happening ... in middle school. For middle school girls especially, the so-called "confidence drop" can be precipitous: Research shows girls' confidence levels drop by 30 percent between the ages of 8 and 14. Brown and Grant got out of their respective creativity ruts by using the same tactic, they said: looking for patterns around them.

☆ How the TSA's Instagram became a must-follow account, thanks to a sticky-note trick
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Natasha Piñon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

So, how'd Burl turn the TSA's Instagram into a must-follow account, with "Tonight Show" cameos and more than a million followers to date? Recently retired from government work, Burl outlined the tiny sticky-note trick that helped her master a totally new skill — and that anyone can adopt when starting a new position. But she had no professional social media experience, and as a middle-aged woman, felt out of depth in a field known for its youthfulness. "That was the beginning of my social media career. Sign up now: Get smarter about your money and career with our weekly newsletterWhat do you think of Make It content?

☆ Want to make difficult conversations easier? Use this Bob Dylan-inspired phrase, says bestselling author Susan Cain
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Natasha Piñon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

If you're a folk music aficionado, you might be familiar with this line: "Speaking strictly for me, we both could have died then and there." And according to bestselling author Susan Cain, it holds the key to making difficult conversations a lot easier. Sinek backed her up: "Can you imagine if every opinion that someone expressed, political or otherwise, started with 'Speaking strictly for me?' That simple phrase does several key things at once, by Cain and Sinek's estimation — all of which can help when navigating difficult conversations. "Their shoulders relax as soon as they hear that phrase," Cain said.

☆ Elite New York restauranteur Will Guidara on why luxury spending isn't the key to making people happy
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( Kaitlin Balasaygun | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Will Guidara, former owner of elite New York City restaurant Eleven Madison Park, thought his soon-to-be wife would love the Cartier necklace he bought her for their one-year anniversary. Guidara was surprised to see that his wife appreciated this gift far more than the thousands of dollars he spent on the necklace. The lesson, according to Guidare: The weight that money holds is incomparable to the weight that time holds to humans. Mal Fairclough | Afp | Getty ImagesUnder the Make it Nice hospitality group, the two went on to open NoMad New York, Nomad Bar, Made Nice, NoMad Los Angeles and NoMad Las Vegas. One night, Guidara recalled, he saw the kids of a family from Spain mesmerized by the snow falling outside his restaurant.

☆ The Power Of Giving People More Than They Expect
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe Power Of Giving People More Than They ExpectIn the book, "Unreasonable Hospitality" published by Sinek's Optimism Press, Guidara shares his story of how he and a team of dedicated, motivated employees turned Eleven Madison Park from a struggling eatery into the world's best restaurant by building on principles of honest communication, pride, and a hospitality ethos based on exceeding customer expectations at every turn; and how these lessons can be applied by business leaders everywhere. 18:18 an hour ago

☆ Patru tineri din Moldova ne-au povestit de ce urmăresc discursurile TEDx
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-15 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +4 min

TEDx este un program de evenimente locale, autoorganizat, care reunește oameni pentru a împărtăși o experiență asemănătoare TED. Patru tineri din Moldova ne-au povestit de ce urmăresc discursurile TEDx. Cred că în Moldova există oameni care pot să inspire, de aceea TEDx ar fi oportunitatea perfectă pentru ei. Un moment fin pe care îl etalează TED în discursurile sale este diferența dintre a vorbi mult și a vorbi coerent și rațional. Aceasta va fi prima mea conferință TEDx!”În data de 23 ianuarie 2021, se va desfășura un eveniment TEDx la Chișinău.

Persons: TED, Marius Miron, Simon Sinek, Violeta Codrean, Sir Ken Robinson, Robinson, Vlad, Bill Gates, Jane Goodall Organizations: Google, Harvard Locations: TEDx, Moldova, Cambridge, Chișinău

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