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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The Path to Leadership

Become a better leader today by embracing the behaviors of our most successful leaders....

The PBJ of Marketing: E-Mail Marketing and Social Media

Here are five key steps to bring e-mail marketing and social media together.

The Performance Paradox: When Less Is More

The more fixated on your goal you become, the greater your chance of success, right? Yes, but only to a certain extent. It turns out that when people are too fixated on the future, their creativity and overall performance actually diminish....

The Personality-Productivity Connection

Finding the right person for the job-and the right job for the person-is one of the most important keys to productivity. Todd Harris, Director of Research for PI Worldwide, explains how personality assessment tests can help you make the connection....

The Platinum Skill of Giving Feedback

To get the most from your staff members, you must provide feedback. There are wrong ways to do this that will do nothing to improve performance-they may confuse staff members or encourage worse performance. On the other hand, there are ways to provide...

The Power Behind Mastering Critical Conversations

Effective communication starts with mastering the art of critical conversations. This model will enable leaders to confidently engage in tough conversations.

The Power of "No"

If you really want to succeed, forget about that whole win/win thing. Don't worry about compromising, wanting to be liked, or other people's happiness. Just embrace the power of "No."...

The Power of a Single Great Idea

Consider how one idea can have a significant impact on the world.

The Power of Belief

As Henry Ford said: "Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you're right." During his days as a door-to-door salesman, Sharif Khan learned first-hand how belief in oneself and a positive attitude are essential ingredients to a successful...

The Power of Counter-Intuitive Thinking

Leaders need to change the way they think if they want to break out of the pack, says Bill Byron Concevitch, author of <i>Counter-Intuitive Selling.</i>...