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Serious Presentation Tips From Standup Comics

InfoChachkie

The worlds of standup comedy and business presentations are not as disparate as they may appear at first glance. In addition, both comedians and entrepreneurs must engage and entertain their demanding audiences. The following characteristics of a successful comedy routine are also applicable to effective business presentations: 1.

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8 Strategies For Remaining Cool And Collected At Work

Startup Professionals Musings

Over my years in business, I have accumulated a list of recommended strategies for keeping cool and calm in the face of increasing demands at work. Make every effort to have your mind be totally present for each challenge from a team member or customer. In my experience, it’s all about work-life balance and enjoying the role.

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8 Key Human-Centered Leadership Elements In Business

Startup Professionals Musings

In my search for guidance on modern business leadership studies, both scientific and actual case studies, I was impressed with a new book, “ Head and Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership ,” by Dr. Kirstin Ferguson. If you're asking someone else and wish to build that connection, be actively present during the interaction.

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Entity Academy, an edtech startup that trains, mentors and places women in tech roles, secures $100M

TechCrunch LA

Mostly likely, they studied humanities or other non-technical subjects in college, and typically they don’t have the support in their work environments to simply retrain to open the door to those more technical roles. That number is expected to double to 500 next year, Schwab said.

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“Visibility” — A Powerful Lesson on DACA and The American Dream from @LeonKrauze

Both Sides of the Table

León Krauze from Univisión gave an impassioned keynote presentation at The Upfront Summit on the topic of “invisibility” of immigrant workers in our society. He went to college to study art and design. But 10 years ago with the financial crisis he could no longer afford to study. Ramiro was demanding one thing?—?“visibility.”

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6 Benefits of Outsourcing and Freelancing In Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, it still pays to consider the impact of cultural norms and languages, as well as time zones, particularly in areas that present your image to customers, such as customer service. According to a recent MIT study , the true costs of employees are typically in the 1.25 Outsourcing can give your startup a more mature image.

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6 Ways Tech Startups Are Changing in 2019

Tech.Co

Industry analyst Mary Meeker’s 2018 Internet Trends presentation relies on data gathered across 2017. In 2017, on-demand or “gig” workers grew nearly a quarter — 23 percent — over the previous year. At least getting acquired by one of the tech giants is still an option. Gig Workers Are on the Rise.

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