• Running

    You can learn a lot about how people approach their careers by looking at how they approach their hobbies. Running is such an important part of my life that I have created a separate blog for it, Predawn Runner. Whether you are recreational or competitive, I welcome you to join me there in discussing how we fit running into an already-full life.

Tag Archives: organization

Mitigating Strategic, Operational, and Organizational Business Risk

In a series of three posts, Jeff Davis proposes several processes to use to help you understand and mitigate strategic, operational, and organizational risk in your business.

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Building a Better Business Sense

Demonstrating good business sense or orientation is a key leadership skill. While it may be a natural talent, there are steps you can take to further develop this capability. Here are four investments you can make in your career to help you build a better business sense.

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7 Steps to Prepare an Engineer for a Sales Call

While many engineers have a natural capability to work with customers, some need help in this process. Here’s seven steps to help an engineer contribute to a successful sales call.

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