Weekly Hotlist: A Refresher on Storytelling 101

 

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October 13, 2014 A Refresher on Storytelling 101 By JD Schramm Seven strategies for making people care about your message.

Managing yourself Regular Exercise Is Part of Your Job by Ron Friedman Our mental firepower is directly linked to our physical regimen. Managing yourself Stop Believing That You Have to Be Perfect by Dorie Clark Failure makes success possible. Career planning What Successful Work and Life Integration Looks Like by Stew Friedman Lessons from Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Sandberg, and more. Managing yourself Why Some Women Negotiate Better Than Others by Shira Mor It starts with understanding how to handle gender and professional identities. Economy 3 Terrible Strategies for Companies Seeking Growth by Umair Haque Too many firms are opting for clever, cruel ways to turn a profit. Talent management Stop Trying to Control How Ex-Employees Use Their Knowledge by Orly Lobel It's bad for companies and the economy. Strategy Create a Strategy That Anticipates and Learns by Jeff Elton By acquiring and assessing information faster. Ethics Why Tesco's Strengths Are No Longer Good Enough by John Wells The company needs to show that it can still innovate.

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