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Ian Mathews

Ian Mathews

Patience is hard
Inspiration
March 25, 2021

Why Patience Is So Hard

Nothing worth having happens quickly. This article explains why patience is so hard and a simple mindset shift to help you break through.

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Are you measuring too much?
Leadership
March 15, 2021

Are You Measuring Too Much In Your Business?

This is the story of a business that destroyed a great idea by measuring, analyzing, reporting, and comparing it too much.

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What is your praise versus criticism ratio?
Coaching and Feedback
March 8, 2021

Praise Versus Criticism: What Is The Ideal Ratio?

We examine the ideal mix of praise versus criticism, citing research that found this ratio as the key determinant of a winning company.

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Careers
January 19, 2021

How Do I Manage My Former Peers?

This article looks at the four types of former teammates you must lead as a new manager, and the best approach to manage your former peers.

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Sources of inspiration
Careers
January 12, 2021

My Favorite Sources Of Inspiration

As a creative, I am careful about the content I follow. In this article, I list several sources of inspiration that keep me energized.

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get more respect as a manager
feedback
January 10, 2021

How To Get More Respect As A Manager

If you are struggling to connect with your team, this simple set of questions will help you earn the respect of your team as a manager.

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Evaluate risk
Careers
December 27, 2020

How To Evaluate Risk When Making A Decision

This article examines a rule of thumb to help you evaluate risk, using an example from a highly successful real estate investor.

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hide bad news
Careers
December 23, 2020

Why Do We Hide Bad News From Our Managers?

This post looks at the downside of hoping for a reversal of fortune and why we shouldn't hide bad news from our manager.

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Start a podcast
Careers
December 21, 2020

How To Start A Podcast

This is the story of two busy small business owners who decided to start a podcast. We analyze why, how, and how much it all cost.

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