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'I’ve worked with a number of Executives over the years and seen many many different types of management styles. Some Executives have been incredibly inspirational, others have been controlling and micromanage your every move and then there are those type of managers I want to discuss today – the manager that never makes a decision. The non-manager so to speak!
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'Jim Cantore from the Weather Channel went viral in the aftermath of winter storm Neptune with his reaction to capturing several incidences of thundersnow and lightning on video. I dare you to watch the video and not smile. His enthusiasm and excitement are fun to watch. If we didn’t all know it before, this video makes it abundantly clear that he is truly a weather geek.
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'Like being in joy. Like giving permission to yourself to extract joy from any situation you’re in. Even if it’s bad. Or especially if it’s … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 96. Enjoy appeared first on Dragos Roua.
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The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.
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