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Any time I’m recommended a book I read it.

Don Phin

Any time I’m recommended a book I read it. The latest was 4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. Having done many deep dives into the very idea of time, I found no new ahas, but many great reminders, and thoughts generated, that will allow you to be in control of your time: […] The post Any time I’m recommended a book I read it. appeared first on Don Phin Esq.

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How Can We Come Out of This Disorder and Make Ourselves More Anti-Fragile?

Don Phin

One of my favorite authors and thinkers is Nassim Nicholas Taleb. My first exposure was his 2007 book, Black Swan. According to Taleb, COVID-19 is an example of a white swan event, as it wasn’t in the realm of unrecognized exposures. I then read Fooled by Randomness (2001) and my favorite of the three, Anti-Fragile […]. The post How Can We Come Out of This Disorder and Make Ourselves More Anti-Fragile?

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Don’t Let Your Story Kill Your Sales

Don Phin

Over the last few years, I’ve been doing a great deal of coaching and notice the power of the stories my clients tell themselves. So I whipped up this presentation for a client’s sales team… and they loved it. [link] If you are up for it, I would love your feedback too! Brutal honesty will […]. The post Don’t Let Your Story Kill Your Sales appeared first on Don Phin Esq.

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Hero Story

Don Phin

Watch this video to learn more about self-harming stories that we have all heard since we were kids. The post Hero Story appeared first on Don Phin Esq.

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3 Strategies for Overcoming ‘Overwhelm’ in Chaotic Times

Don Phin

This article previews an online keynote I’ll be doing for the Meetings Today Virtual MidAmerica Event on the 23rd. See you there! [link]. The post 3 Strategies for Overcoming ‘Overwhelm’ in Chaotic Times appeared first on Don Phin Esq.

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An Exercise for Great Listening

Don Phin

“If you don’t listen to people, you will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing to say.” – Anon The number one way to show anybody that you care about them is to listen to them! Let me share with you an exercise that exhibits the power of great listening. An exercise you can […]. The post An Exercise for Great Listening appeared first on Don Phin Esq.

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Assessing the Next Great Opportunity in HR

Don Phin

Given the time of year, and all the change we have been though, this is a good opportunity for HR to ask themselves- what is next? Two thoughts on how to get there: Make sure what ever you do, it is in alignment with the strategic objectives of the CEO. If you are not 100% […]. The post Assessing the Next Great Opportunity in HR appeared first on Don Phin Esq.

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