Staying Cool Under Pressure and Coming Through in the Clutch

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Author Robert Cerfolio uses what he learned in athletics and applies to staying calm in business situations. We all ask ourselves the same desperate question from time to time: How am I going to make this work?! No matter how well we’ve done laying the groundwork for everything to run smoothly – becoming educated, choosing the right spouse, treating others …

The Fears and Facts of Public Speaking

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For some, the fear of public speaking in business settings—or any setting, for that matter—means sweaty palms and tied tongues. Here is how to deliver with confidence. By Ruth W. Crocker Larry’s boss was so pleased with his work performance that he asked Larry to give a fifteen-minute presentation to the entire department of twenty-five people. Larry felt confident about …

A “Smart” Business Language That Spoke for Change

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Neil Gaydon, President of SMART Technologies, shares his experiences on how he led change and diversified his company into new industries. By Neil Gaydon I was brought into SMART Technologies over 18 months ago to provide it with a new direction. SMART’s global platform owes to its status as the largest supplier of interactive displays in the world of education. …

Elephant in the Boardroom: How Depression and Stress in the Workplace Are Killing Productivity

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As companies strive to compete in a global economy, they become high-stress incubators for mental health problems. By Graeme Cowan In a hypercompetitive global economy, organizations must be “on” 24/7. Yet this scramble for perpetual performance is taking a harsh toll on employees. They relentlessly push to get ahead and stay ahead—working longer days, emailing after hours, taking fewer vacations—often …