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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Cleve Stevens on Transformational, Not Transactional, Leadership

Being a manager doesn’t make you a leader and you can lead without being a manager. According to Cleve Stevens, leadership is a state of mind, not a title to be handed out.

Conant and Norgaard on the Leadership Touch

“Everyone has experienced the pleasure of working with someone who is learning and growing, and everyone has experienced the pain of working with someone who is not,” affirms Douglas Conant , CEO of Campbell’s Soup. Conant is coauthor with strategic leadership expert, Mette Norgaard, Ph.D , In their

Crystal Kadakia on The Millennial Myth

There has been and probably always will be a culture clash when a new generation enters the workforce. With new technologies emerging every day, the clash between Millennials and their elders seems more pronounced than ever. Crystal Kadakia , author of the new book The Millennial Myth , joins us to

Cris Conde on Taking Steps to Prosper Through the Downturn

When Cris Conde saw the first signs of the recession, he didn’t waste any time. By paying attention to the warning signs and taking decisive action early, he put his company, Sunguard, in a position to compete while others were just trying to survive. By focusing on upcoming economic indicators (ins

Dan Ariely on Understanding the Logic Behind Illogical Decisions

Irrational behavior is a part of human nature, but as MIT professor Dan Ariely has discovered in 20 years of researching behavioral economics, people tend to behave irrationally in a predictable fashion. Drawing on psychology and economics, behavioral economics can show us why cautious people make p

Dan Carrison on Management Secrets of the FBI

In its one hundred-year fight against the ever-changing tactics of organized crime and terrorism, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has learned invaluable lessons about powerful leadership and management. Like many organizations, the FBI must succeed on a global playing field with limited resource

Dan Coughlin on Management Success Lessons from Top Auto Racing Teams

The Management 500 (AMACOM Books) provides practical management lessons drawn from the history of professional auto racing. With insights and stories from some of the most successful people in Formula 1, IndyCar Series, and NASCAR over the past 60 years including Lee White, President of Toyota Racin

Dan Hendrix on Leveraging the Benefits of Sustainability

Dan Hendrix, president and CEO of Interface Incorporated, joins us on Edgewise to discuss sustainability in regards to the transformation of his company Interface. Hendrix has been working steadily since 1994 to eliminate any negative environmental footprint from Interface by the year 2020. He and t

Dan King on Measuring What Matters

Dan King , author of Scorecard Solution: Measure What Matters and Drive Sustainable Growth , has created a tool for leaders to execute plans and results. In his book published by AMACOM Dan provides the capabilities required to grow a business at an accelerated rate. Listen to learn the what, when,

Dan Miller on Saying Goodbye to the Monday Morning Blues

The only way to find true security is by following your calling and then finding or creating work that matches your passion. Dan Miller 's new book No More Mondays addresses people looking for guidance on how to launch a new career or business, those who want to stay in their current jobs and give t