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6 pitfalls of SMART Goal-setting

SMART is a mnemonic acronym, giving criteria to guide in the setting of objectives (goals). It commonly represents: Specific Measurable Achievable  (originally assignable ie who will do it) Relevant (originally realistic) Time-bound The primary benefits of utilizing SMART criteria is that goals are easier to understand and it’s clear when they are done. When you […]

How NOT to Introduce Yourself

By Bernard Marr https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/article/20141201071701-64875646-how-not-to-introduce-yourself Networking is one of the most challenging skills you may have to learn in the world of business. It can be an awkward experience, having the attention of a group of strangers focused on you, and trying to make a good first impression. It’s an important moment. The person opposite you […]

3 Practical Lessons from Billionaire Mark Cuban

The excerpt is from Dave Ramsey’s interview with Mark Cuban. http://www.daveramsey.com/blog/practical-lessons-from-mark-cuban 1. There’s no reason it can’t be you. After completing college, Mark moved to Dallas, Texas, where he tended bar, sold software, and did whatever it took to learn and get ahead—even down to eating mustard and ketchup sandwiches when times were really lean. But […]