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It’s pretty tough to make the same old tired subject sound fresh and exciting especially if you’re not excited. Learn how to make old talk new again at meetings, presentations, with customers and prospects.
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Because so many companies are interviewing people remotely, making that great in-person first impression is not always an option. This video goes past the obvious advice of not conducting an interview in your pajamas and offers some solid tips to help you ace your next remote interview.
Let’s talk about Seth MacFarlane, host of the 2013 Academy Awards. Granted, this took place several months ago, but tweets and blogs are still referencing his controversial performance of edgy and so-called sexist remarks. In all fairness to Seth, he zinged almost everyone on the planet. Critics say his jokes about sex and violence were totally inappropriate. Though what still sends people, especially women, into a tumultuous tizzy was his musical rendition about actresses who appeared topless on screen.
Seriously though, this is Seth MacFarlane. What do people expect? Anyone who knows his shtick couldn’t be surprised. As creator of “Family Guy,” “Ted” and “The Cleveland Show” to name a few, the actor, producer, comedian, screenwriter, singer and animator didn’t exactly graduate from the Miss Manners School of Etiquette. [Read more…] about Mad at MacFarlane: We can learn from controversial host
Apple reported that a record number of more than 2 billion apps were downloaded in December. At an average cost of $1.50, their reported $7 billion investment to application developers is clearly profitable.
What is it about apps that make so many so popular? The good ones are simple, easy to use and make learning fun. Most people can also figure out how to use them without relying on a manual or help desk.
This is what learning should be about. Think back to some of your favorite teachers. You probably don’t remember how smart they were, but you might remember how they made information come to life. Today, perhaps decades later, you’ll also remember the energy in that classroom and how that teacher engaged you. [Read more…] about Lessons from Apple
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