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From the Archives: What It Means to Be a Precedent Breaker

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“How is it, I should like to ask,” said an indignant member of the Harvard University medical faculty, at one of its meetings, some forty years ago, “that after eighty years in which this faculty has been managing its own affairs, and doing it well, it is now proposed to change all our modes of carrying on the school?” “I

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There’s a know-it-all at every job — here’s how to deal

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Question 2: Is their confidence warranted? Your know-it-all colleague might have good reason to be confident in their assertions or claims, even if their demeanor leaves something to be desired. And when someone doesn’t fit our preconceptions of leadership, we tend to question whether their confidence is justified.

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The embarrassing truth about sales – Confession from an Ogilvy CEO

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Brian and his team figured this one out because they operate in the industry where this shocking assertion is perhaps the most true… but don’t let that stop you reading. A corporate CMO has many concerns on his or her mind and Brian is humble enough to realize that Ogilvy’s latest proposal is just one tiny sliver of that mind-pie.

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24 Do’s and Don’ts to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence

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How you handle high levels of stress can mean the difference between being assertive and poised or being negative and disgruntled. Emotional intelligence is particularly important when pitching a proposal. Failure can erode your self-confidence and make it hard to believe you’ll achieve a better outcome in the future.

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How to Effectively Communicate With A Dominant (D) Personality

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Type D personality traits include being action-oriented, competitive, direct, driven, decisive, innovative and confident. Their communication style is confident and straightforward, preferring results over diplomacy. Show Confidence. Avoid assuming their assertive behaviors are rude or unkind. Focus On Results.

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Why Do Women Still Undersell Their Own Work?

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These perceptions influence hiring decisions and rate acceptance (clients are more likely to agree to higher fees when proposed by men). Self-confidence also plays an essential role in rate-setting. This disparity highlights the unequal distribution of confidence in pricing strategies among the genders.

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Mastering Communication Skills: Your Guide To Effective Interaction

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Written communication skills : Emails, reports, meeting summaries, proposals and letters are all examples of written communication. Verbal Communication Skills Verbal communication is the ability to convey information clearly and confidently through speaking. Work on conveying an open, relaxed posture and confident gestures.

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