Do You Have a “So What” Mindset?

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Mark Magnacca

I am reluctant to admit this, but I learned about the importance of the "so what" mindset the hard way: A client made me realize I needed help. After years of training salespeople as a professional speaker and facilitator, I felt extremely confident that I was at the to... More »

Don’t Let Poor Writing Stifle Company Growth

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Jack E. Appleman

Writing typically has been viewed as a soft skill that would be nice to improve, but not worth the time or money to invest in training. Most companies are more likely to invest in training for sales, project management, budgeting, or other skills that are easier to link... More »

EQ Boost

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Harvey Deutschendorf

Traditionally, the office is seen as a place where employees leave their emotions at the door. While it is now accepted that our emotions are part of who we are and that we cannot think or act without them, many organizations still expect employees to ignore their emoti... More »

Cream of the Crop The Rest of the BEST

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ASTD Staff

InsideBest BB&T BJC Healthcare Cbeyond CIGNA Corporation Datatel Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu G4S Wackenhut Grant Thornton LLP Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shi... More »

Lessons in Renewable Learning

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ASTD Staff

As the budding wind turbine industry establishes its foothold in the renewable energy sector, competitive companies are working hard to attract and retain valued customers and employees. At Suzlon Energy Ltd., that means taking an especially disciplined approach to recr... More »