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Three Habits to Sharpen Your Strategy

Three Habits to Sharpen Your Strategy

This article was originally published by Fast Company here. https://shanejackson.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/08.23.SJ_.3.habits.strategy-4.mp4 During the settling of the American West, pioneers would hire guides to lead them across the prairies and mountains to unchartered, available land. These guides had to match their knowledge of the weather, potential threats, and the difficulty of each possible route with the capabilities and limitations of the settlers…

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Who Was Your Best Boss?

Who Was Your Best Boss?

Who was the best boss you ever had? And why did you like them? I have asked dozens of people these questions. It’s an interesting way to learn about someone and sometimes a good conversation starter. But I have noticed that I almost always get some version of the same answer. The vast majority of people reminisce about a boss…

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Lessons for Leaders from Hollywood Writers and 19th-Century Weavers

Lessons for Leaders from Hollywood Writers and 19th-Century Weavers

This article was originally published by Fast Company here. Writers in the film and television industries have recently gone on strike as their unions attempt to negotiate with studios on a number of issues. With the advent of streaming services and the massive disruption they have caused to the economic models of the entertainment industry, it’s no surprise that writers are trying…

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