Keith Ferrazzi's Blog, page 18

Stop, Observe and Listen: Introverts Have Skills (Part 2)

Future of LearningIn my last post , I looked into the key assessment you need to make: finding out if you’re an introvert or an extrovert. As we saw, introverts have distinct skills to learn and grow in their careers, including the ability to build long-term relationships, which is critical to navigating through the stages of the “continuous learning circle” that guide your professional...Facebook
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How to Build Trust on Your Virtual Team

Virtual TeamsKeith's Management Tip Video for Harvard Business Review on how to get a virtual team to trust one another. It's hard enough, he points out, when you're face to face.Facebook
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Trust as a Success Factor in Organizational Learning

Social CapitalistDuring his Social Capitalist interview, conducted in conjunction with his Deloitte Center for the Edge co-researcher and co-founder John Seely Brown, business strategist and consultant John Hagel explained why trust is such a critical factor in your organization’s ability to learn and adapt successfully. I think this is one of the reasons that we put so much emphasis on a...Facebook
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Exploring University Testing

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James Altucher’s 'Daily Practice' for Success

Social CapitalistMaintaining the stamina and mental strength to withstand whatever life throws your way can be a challenge for many of us. Doing so while juggling a portfolio of businesses and projects like James Altucher requires what he refers to as his “daily practice.” In his Social Capitalist interview, James described the four areas where he focuses attention to make sure he’s ready for...Facebook
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Lisa's Personal Transformation

Lisa Avedon

I’m the owner of IdeaWorks, a boutique brand and communication strategy company located in the Columbus, OH area. 

I’m an entrepreneur who values and seeks advice and inspiration from both local and distant mentors, and Keith Ferrazzi is someone I look to as a distant mentor.

The Brain and Behavior Change

Behavior EngineeringOur newest Managing Director, Mike Kim, shares insights gleaned from David Rock's book Your Brain At Work . Don't know if I'm more excited about Mike coming onboard at Ferrazzi Greenlight or getting my own chance to delve even deeper into David's research on a future Change Agent Google+ Hangout. - Keith Have you ever wondered why some of your best ideas come to mind when you’...Facebook
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Tyler Wilson's Transformation

Tyler Wilson

Keith, I thoroughly enjoyed your book Never Eat Alone. Your small town background really hit home with me. Networking was a key ingredient I really could have utilized better in my baseball career. I’m looking forward to using your techniques immediately! I have started slow about meeting a few people and following up. I have also begun to write down a team of names that can help me along my journey. Hosting a few dinner parties caught my eye. I’ll have to keep you posted on my progress as I hone this new ‘networking’ skill you have so graciously shared.

Curiosity Helps You Skin the Career Cat (Part 1)

Future of LearningIn a recent post , I discussed what you need to move your career forward by assessing, and focusing on, your strengths and weaknesses. Doing so identifies the specific hard and soft skill gaps you need to address. How do you do this? Get curious! What resources are available in this Learning Curiosity stage of the continuous learning circle ? You’re giving yourself permission...Facebook
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Careers for the Class of 2013

CoachingWith commencement season in full swing, Caroline Dowd-Higgins, author of This Is Not the Career I Ordered , offers new graduates some sage advice on how to get started on navigating your way to the career you want. - Keith Class of 2013, as you head into the post academic world, you have an opportunity to design your own career destiny. You earned your degree with a tremendous...Facebook
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