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The Benefits of Revealing the TRUTH

Written by Achim Nowak

When you’re asked an uncomfortable question, are you more likely to reveal or hide? Consider the compelling research by Harvard’s Leslie K. John.
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The Power of a PROBING Question

Written by Achim Nowak

Probing questions advance a conversation. There is no personal success without them. Probe often. Probe well.
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Do You KNOW What You Don’t KNOW?

Written by Achim Nowak

Professional growth is impossible if we don’t know what we don’t know. Be aware of what you don’t know. And understand that you don’t need to know everything.
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Work Is Love Made Visible

Written by Achim Nowak

When circumstances overwhelm, remember the poet Khalil Gibran. “Work is love made visible.” That is a choice. At work. Every day.
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Do You HEAR With Your THIRD EAR?

Written by Achim Nowak

Do you hear nuance? Do you hear what is not being said? A meditation on the levels of listening.
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Do You Appreciate UP?

Written by Achim Nowak

Are you one of those folks who doles out appreciation to anyone but folks in power? Because you don’t want to be a “suck-up?” Think again.
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Why COMPETENCE Gets You Only So Far

Written by Achim Nowak

You’re highly competent. Many say exceptional. Yet some of your less competent colleagues seem to advance faster. This might be why!
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5 Ways Of Directing Your Impatience Well

Written by Achim Nowak

Patience is a virtue, they say. So is impatience, at its finest. Celebrate a bit of your impatience and direct it well!
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Stop Being FAKE-OPENMINDED, Please!

Written by Achim Nowak

They told you it’s great to be openminded. If something is non-negotiable, however, don’t pretend that it is. Period.
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The Gifts of the Professional Good-Bye

Written by Achim Nowak

“Farewell. “A beautiful word. Great song by Rihanna. Saying farewell is also a potent milestone in our professional lives. Show up for your Farewells!
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The Art of the ANTI-WOW

Written by Achim Nowak

The moment we relinquish any desire to wow others, a true wow becomes possible. A wow that is fueled by effortlessness and our faith in the unfolding.
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Wait a Minute – I’m Supposed to Collaborate With YOU?

Written by Achim Nowak

Collaborating with others is a workplace sacred cow. More often than not, collaborations sucks. What can you do to make them suck less?
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Here’s How You Have CHEMISTRY With More Folks

Written by Achim Nowak

Personal chemistry exponentially accelerates personal success. And popular notions not withstanding - chemistry is NOT a lucky accident.
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The Waterfall Effect (or the Delicate Art of Creating Alignment)

Written by Achim Nowak

Don’t assault me with your ideas. Don’t suffocate me with your enthusiasm. Slow down a little, please. Let me breathe with you.
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Do You Have CREDIBILITY?

Written by Achim Nowak

Credibility. Without it, it is near impossible to have sustained impact in business and life. Be clear about what credibility is.
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How Ambitious Are You, Really?

Written by Achim Nowak

In an era where everything about our relationship to work is up for grabs, what are your work ambitions? How do you define professional success?
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In Defense of Longer Meetings

Written by Achim Nowak

Have longer meetings? Really? Isn’t that insane when we have too many meetings already? Consider what business thinkers David Komlos and David Benjamin have to say on the matter.
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Don’t Dismiss Me, Please.

Written by Achim Nowak

Have a professional disagreement? Don’t skirt it, avoid it, dismiss it, silence it. Face it head on. Respectfully.
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4 Reasons Why You May Wanna SHUT Up.

Written by Achim Nowak

Habitual silence gets you nothing. Neither does talking too much. Do you know when it’s time to shut up?
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How To Navigate Time When There Is Never Enough

Written by Achim Nowak

Forget about basic time management. Strategy guru Michael Porter tracked the time habits of 27 mega-successful CEOs. Here’s what they know.
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When You Hit Your Leadership Ceiling

By Achim Nowak

Talented folks are often denied a promotion because they lack experience. It gets squishy when the denial is based on your leadership style. That you can fix!
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