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May 12, 2014 How Data Visualization Answered One of Retail's Most Vexing Questions By Gretchen Gavett But raised a host of new ones.

Strategic planning 3 Myths That Kill Strategic Planning by Nick Tasler If you're not making tough decisions, you're not doing it right. Talent management The Commencement Speech Parents Need to Hear by Lauren Stiller Rikleen What Millennials want their future bosses to know. Talent management How to Hire More Top Performers by Michael C. Mankins Avoiding headhunters is a good way to start. Coaching The Art of Saying a Professional Goodbye by Ed Batista The key is to treat it seriously -- because it matters. Managing yourself Create a Work Environment That Fosters Flow by Steven Kotler Start by getting the challenge/skills ratio right. Presentations 10 Kinds of Stories to Tell with Data by Tom Davenport A menu of persuasive methods. Leadership The Trouble with Leadership Theories by Doug Sundheim Buzzwords are easy to hide behind. Managing yourself Stress Isn't a Threat, It's a Signal to Change by David Brendel How to gain a renewed sense of purpose and growth.

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