Tag Archives: Personal Success

Never Split the Difference – Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It

Posted on October 3, 2017 by David Shedd

Following up on my blog from August 2017, Negotiation – An Overview, I summarize the excellent book, Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, from former FBI negotiator, Chris Voss. I highly recommend that you read … Continue reading →

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Critical Thinking Skills

Posted on October 4, 2016 by David Shedd

I just finished listening to a Great Courses series entitled Your Deceptive Mind: A Scientific Guide to Critical Thinking Skills by Professor Steven Novella. This excellent course offers insight and reminders invaluable to all business leaders trying to think critically … Continue reading →

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The 9 Steps to Managing Our Stress

Posted on January 5, 2016 by David Shedd

As business leaders, our lives are often stressful. Recent research confirms what many of us have observed; stress can harm our careers, endanger our health, and kill. In my career, I have witnessed: A boss retire early from his dream … Continue reading →

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Lady Luck Always Has Her Day

Posted on May 22, 2012 by David Shedd

Whether we like it or not, a good deal of what happens to us in our lives, our careers and our businesses comes down to luck and fortunate timing. The chance meeting with someone that led to a job and … Continue reading →

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