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Grit: The Top Predictor Of Success

BY Josh LinknerSun Dec 11, 2011

Research defining grit as perseverance and passion for long-term goals found that as a trait, grit had better predictability for success than IQ. Here are the building blocks to harnessing grit for your own success. READ»

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5 Disastrous Moves That Will Botch Your Pitch

BY Josh LinknerTue Dec 6, 2011

Most of us have something to pitch--your startup to VCs, yourself for a new job, or your product to customers. In any situation, one rule applies: The better the pitch, the better the results. Here are five rookie mistakes that will sink even the best ideas. READ»

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Discover Your Superpowers, And Stop Obsessing About Your Kryptonite

BY Josh LinknerMon Nov 28, 2011

Most of focus far too much energy on our kryptonite, wallowing in shame and self-pity. We let fear and doubt consume us, which limits our potential. Meanwhile, our superpowers--the gifts that make us truly special--take a backseat and don’t get fully developed and cherished.READ»

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Need A Career Pep Talk? Lessons From Teddy Roosevelt On Going "All In"

BY Josh LinknerMon Aug 15, 2011

Think how silly Lady Gaga would look spending 10 hours a week working on her CPA license in case her music career flopped. Life is short and opportunities are fleeting. If you hope to achieve your full potential, you must put all your weight behind each punch. Of course, this isn't new advice: Theodore Roosevelt said it best all the way back in 1910. READ»

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The United States of Apple: How Jobs & Co. Amassed More Cash Than The Federal Government

BY Josh LinknerMon Aug 1, 2011

Five lessons from Apple that we can all embrace to drive success in our companies, careers, and communities.READ»

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The Man Behind The Magic

BY Josh LinknerMon Jul 25, 2011

Magic Johnson is a legend in both basketball and business. But his most important teachings are not mastering a jump shot or commanding a board room. The lessons we can all learn from Earvin relate to being a better human being.READ»

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Colombo's Curiosity

BY Josh LinknerMon Jun 27, 2011

Colombo took the unconventional route, and so can you. By awakening your curiosity, you can tune in to the limitless possibilities at your disposal. It's time to unleash your creative potential and stick your thumb in the eye of conventional wisdom.READ»

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How To Be Attractive

BY Josh LinknerMon Jun 6, 2011

We all want to be attractive. To get to the next level in our lives, we are trying to "attract" people: investors, employees, voters, customers, suppliers, friends, a mate, Facebook friends, Twitter followers, etc. Of course, we need to turn up the attraction far beyond beauty and style to reach our goals in today's hyper-competitive world.READ»

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The Past Is Dead

BY Josh LinknerMon May 16, 2011

We all face incredible challenges in our lives. Difficult people. Ruthless competition. Time constraints. But so many of us succumb to an imaginary and impotent demon that strangles our potential and restricts our progress. This ...READ»

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Your New Job: Disruptor

BY Josh LinknerMon May 9, 2011

In the past, your job was to do what you were told. Follow instructions, keep your head down, don't make waves. But today things are very different. Today, we live in a world where playing it safe is irresponsibly dangerous.READ»

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The 5% Creativity Challenge

BY Josh LinknerMon Apr 18, 2011

Take a quick look at your schedule. Most of us have calendars that are packed to the gills with endless appointments, meetings, conference calls, and deadlines. When, in this insanely-busy schedule, are you planning to come up with your best ideas?READ»

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Will You Protect Your Newborn?

BY Josh LinknerMon Apr 11, 2011

Newborn ideas need to be protected and nurtured in the same way a mother cares for her baby. Early ideas are fragile, requiring care and feeding before they'’re ready to stand on their own. Before eviscerating original thoughts, give them time to breathe and flourish.READ»

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Think Like a Jazz Combo

BY Josh LinknerMon Mar 14, 2011

The jazz musician's ability to improvise, take risks, adapt to change and forge new ground are the exact skills we all need to develop in our current economy of bureaucratic sameness. READ»

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ISMs: What Values Are Found in Your Company Culture?

BY Josh LinknerMon Feb 28, 2011

In the midst of economic catastrophe, a new breed of hyper-growth companies emerged. Despite a global recession and financial meltdown, companies like Facebook, Zappos, and Google enjoyed meteoric growth and profits. The common threads of their success are powerful ISM's-- shared cultural philosophies of business that enable breakaway results.READ»

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2011: The Year of Creativity

BY Josh LinknerSun Jan 2, 2011

This year, companies will win or lose based on their level of creativity. Embrace creativity--your most important skill--and have a shot at reaching your highest potential. Or do the same-old thing and get the same-old results. READ»

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Deer in Headlights Die

BY Josh LinknerSun Dec 12, 2010

With economic challenges racing towards you like a bullet train, how do you react? Do you stand still like the deer, frozen with fear and anxiety? Or do you leap into action to avoid the menacing threat?READ»

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Get SNUBA'd!

BY Josh LinknerMon Nov 29, 2010

When markets change and challenges appear, your best bet may be radical innovation. Break free from conventional wisdom of cost-cutting and "playing it safe" by unleashing the dormant creativity of your organization.READ»

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The Downside of Traditions

BY Josh LinknerMon Nov 22, 2010

Traditions like Thanksgiving may be nice in a family setting, but following tradition can be disastrous in the business world. If you think about it, the whole idea of a tradition causes us to turn our brains off and blindly follow the past--so you don't have to do the hard work of critical thinking in the present.READ»

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Instructions vs. Imagination

BY Josh LinknerMon Nov 8, 2010

We grow up learning to follow instructions and comply with the rules, but imagination and creative thinking have become the currency success in the new era of business (and life).READ»

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Stick It to the Man!

BY Josh LinknerMon Oct 25, 2010

Great entrepreneurs are often driven by the desire to "stick it to the man". Harness that energy to unleash your creativity in fresh, new ways.READ»