Analytical Skills 
Improve business decisions by learning how to gather, interpret and present data.

Develop specialized skills and strategies to help you assess patterns, identify relevant questions, gain data-driven insights and effectively share analytical information with others.

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Howard Guttman on Shifting Focus to Achieve Results

Howard Guttman has several tools for how to achieve any goal, from getting the promotion to quitting smoking, as just two examples. One way is to change the stories we tell ourselves; change the narrative we think we’re in to change the outcome. If we think we’re in a no-win situation, the results w

If You Want a More Successful Employee Referral Program, Think Experience

Employee referrals can be your company's most effective weapon in the war for talent-but only if you give your employees an experience they'll genuinely want to talk about. Here are some of the best ways to turn your employees into enthusiastic...

If You've Got 'em, Keep 'em

As many as three-quarters of U.S. employees claimed in a 2005 survey to be looking-actively or passively-for a new job. Almost half of those workers said they wanted better pay, and 16% told the Society for Human Resource Management and CareerJournal.com that they sought better benefits. Other oft-c

Impatience as a Leadership Virtue

Patience is a virtue, but sometimes impatience gets more done. Effective leaders know when to apply pressure and when to step back.

How to Be Part of the Solution, Not the Problem

Have you ever sat around griping about a boss, manager, or co-worker who doesn’t "get it" or acts like he or she knows it all? You’re not alone; my hand goes up, too.

Implementing Employee Health Improvement Programs That Work

Employee wellness programs are a timely prescription for companies who want to save money while increasing productivity.

Imperfect Boss? Perfect Opportunity.

You already know your boss is critical to your success-now what? Here's an exercise that will help you identify ways to get your boss in your corner....

Improve Your Business with Lessons from Reality TV

It may sound crazy, but if you implement these five key strategies into your business you'll experience the thrill of victory-and you won't have to sing, dance, or marry a millionaire to get it. For example: don't spend the million dollars until...

Implementing Employee Health Programs That Work

Employee wellness programs are a timely prescription for companies who want to save money while increasing productivity.

Improve Your Personal “Curb Appeal”

Transferring the idea of a house's "curb appeal" to one's professional & personal interactions.