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Ian Mathews

Ian Mathews

Careers
January 31, 2020

Fortune Favors The Bold

A great dread fell on him, as if he was awaiting the pronouncement of some doom that he had long foreseen and vainly hoped might after all never be spoken.

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January 27, 2020

Luck Is A Function Of Effort

"I'm getting on the jumbotron tonight." It's good to have a goal, and this was mine on June 11, 1998. I was a broke college intern who scored Stanley Cup tickets

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Coaching and Feedback
January 21, 2020

Great Managers Are Not Afraid To Piss You Off

We recall our mentors with an abundance of positive memories. We associate achievement with their guidance, direction and attention. Whether they were teachers, coaches or managers, they cared enough to invest

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Should you give advice?
Coaching and Feedback
January 14, 2020

What Is The Best Way To Give Advice?

Most people inadvertently offer advice that is better for them the person they are trying to help. This article looks at a better approach.

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Careers
January 6, 2020

Using Recency Bias To Improve Your Annual Pay Raise

“Clack, clack, clack.” In boxing, the sound of two pieces of wood smacking together signals ten seconds remaining in the round. To Muhammad Ali, the warning was his cue to make an

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Uncategorized
December 29, 2019

You Must Ask This Question In Every Interview

With one of the league’s most talented teams, the Dallas Cowboys underperformed in 2019. The Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones, will likely be searching for a new head coach once this season

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December 23, 2019

The Guilty Pleasure Of Rooting For Others To Fail

Sports fans can relate to the sweet joy of watching another team fail. This sensation is all too prevalent in your career as well.

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December 16, 2019

Your Conference Call Sucks (And What You Can Do About It)

“Was that a dog barking? Can you please put him outside for the rest of this conference call?” The barking did not come from a dog. It came from me. This is

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Careers
December 10, 2019

Nobody Cares, Work Harder

Lamar Jackson is proof of how doubt can be used as fuel to take your performance to the next level.

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