by Andrew Freedman Imagine engineering a musical instrument without the help of a musician who plays that instrument. That would make zero sense, right? You need their unique skills, perspective, and expertise to create an
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The “Gift of Gab” has Nothing to Do with Networking
Introverts across the world have been sold a lie: that our ability to network depends on having the “gift of gab.” This is nonsense. You don’t have to be outgoing to be successful at networking.
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Helpful Insights for Leaders at All Levels
Congratulations go out to authors James Kouzes and Barry Posner! Their latest book, Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership, was Soundview’s most-downloaded book summary during the month of August 2021. Our Top Book Summary in August: Everyday
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Looking for Your Next Game-Changing Innovation?
Book Review by Taylor Berrett What if you had a game plan to navigate disruption? Disruption. It’s become one of the most popular buzzwords in the world of tech, start-ups, and investing. It’s been the
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Bouncing Back from the Pandemic by Making a Difference
Book Review by Taylor Berrett Philanthropy is Not Just for the Wealthy Are you the leader of a global philanthropic organization? If you’re not, then on the surface Jim Lord’s new book, Bounce Back Higher:
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Why Didn’t You Return My Message?
by Sam George I’ll Get Back to You reveals one of life’s dirty secrets kept hidden in plain sight. Unreturned emails and texts upset us and make our heads spin. Our thoughts are too negative
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The Promise (and Danger) of Big Tech
Trampled by Unicorns explores how technology has advanced humanity’s most noble pursuits, while grappling with the origins of the industry’s destructive empathy deficit. Author and leading technology executive Maëlle Gavet argues that the causes and
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Why Change Is So Hard and Why It Doesn’t Have To Be
Book Review by Taylor Berrett The Struggle to Change The first thing you’re likely to notice about the new book from Katy Milkman is its straightforward title. No trendy one-word mystery, no clever wordplay. Just
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Mastering Change in Times of Uncertainty
INTRODUCING:Soundview’s Problem/Solution Podcast In our latest attempt to give our followers behind-the-scenes access to the best minds in business, we’ve launched our Problem/Solution Podcast. Each month, join Soundview executive producer Ursula A. Sharp as she
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Build Meaningful Business Connections
Networking is often considered a necessary evil for working professionals. With social media platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, reaching potential investors or employers is much easier. Yet, these connections often feel transactional, agenda-driven,
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The 11 Best Leadership Books for New Managers
Recently promoted to your first leadership position? Most first-time leaders are promoted based on their outstanding performance as a subordinate employee. Because of this, stepping into a new leadership role can present new challenges that
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Turn Overthinking into Your Superpower
Book Review by Taylor Berrett Every day, our lives are filled with conversations. These conversations define our lives, from the interactions we have with strangers to the connections we share with our closest friends, loved
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Continuous Learning Can Transform Business
For decades, leaders have been encouraged to run their organizations like lean, agile startups. They often place their bets on trends like digital transformation or design thinking. This is well-intended, but in isolation these trends
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