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Talking through feedback
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Because I prefer processing audio information, I have a tendency to assume that others also prefer to talk about ideas instead of reading about them first and then discussing them later. But, since many people are more comfortable digesting information on their own before offering suggestions, this can get me into trouble. Http:/ www.cyrusstoller.com/. Get the latest posts delivered right to your inbox. Or subscribe via RSS. Be careful about what you call easy. Proudly published with Ghost.
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Cyrus Stoller - Page 1 - Chirp
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Http:/ www.cyrusstoller.com/. Page 1 of 40. Older Posts →. Tell people they're right to convince them that they're wrong. No one likes being told they're wrong. So it's not surprising that when you do tell people that they're wrong, they often stop listening to what ». Charging by the day. As a freelancer doing creative work, it's important to protect your maker's schedule because doing even one hour of billable work has a disproportionate impact on ». Don't tell people how to do things. When asking some...
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Reflections - Page 1 - Chirp
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Page 1 of 12. Older Posts →. Don't tell people how to do things. It's often hard for managers to resist the temptation to make people do things they way they would have. Unfortunately, even when well-intentioned, micromanagement is suffocating ». Be careful about what you call easy. When asking someone to do something, it's tempting to say, "this should be easy," if you want it to be done quickly. The implication being that ». Being transparent about executive decisions. When in doubt, overdocument.
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Pay commissions only after money has been collected
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Pay commissions only after money has been collected. I was surprised to learn that sales reps are often paid monthly commissions based on deals closed instead payments received from deals closed. In these arrangements, companies protect themselves by making sales reps subject to clawback. Provisions that deduct these commissions from their paychecks if the payment never materializes. As a result, sales reps have a strong incentive to quit after closing a. Http:/ www.cyrusstoller.com/. Or subscribe via RSS.
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Responding to criticism
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It's natural to feel defensive when someone criticizes you or your work. But, as soon as you start offering explanations for why you feel your behavior was reasonable, you stop listening. By assuming that the issue at hand is simply a misunderstanding, implicitly you're closing your mind to the possibility that you may have come up short. Http:/ www.cyrusstoller.com/. Get the latest posts delivered right to your inbox. Or subscribe via RSS. Being transparent about executive decisions.
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Class - Page 1 - Chirp
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Page 1 of 6. Older Posts →. Because I prefer processing audio information, I have a tendency to assume that others also prefer to talk about ideas instead of reading about them first ». Questions during course recaps. A well crafted final is an opportunity to prove that you've mastered the course material. But, even in the most collaborative learning environments, finals force a ». Dimensions of executive tasks. Venture capital as research and development. Value investing is predicated on finding compani...
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Being transparent about executive decisions
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Being transparent about executive decisions. Workplaces aren't democracies nor should they be. But, managers need to be judicious in deciding when to "vote their 51%" or they risk making their team feel like their efforts have been wasted or under appreciated. While at times it can be uncomfortable to deliver critical feedback, as a boss you owe it to yourself and to your team to do this as early as possible so they can help you realize your vision effectively. Http:/ www.cyrusstoller.com/.
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Ideas - Page 1 - Chirp
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Page 1 of 6. Older Posts →. Pay commissions only after money has been collected. I was surprised to learn that sales reps are often paid monthly commissions based on deals closed instead payments received from deals closed. In these arrangements, ». Smart contracts in Ethereum present an exciting opportunity to create financial products that can function without banks or other third party intermediaries. For example, bonds and ». Comic strip about learning technology. Sealing bags before check-in. In som...
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The power of shadowing people
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The power of shadowing people. Shadowing is a great way to accelerate onboarding. It provides an opportunity to build personal relationships while also educating me on how the team has done things before I joined. Without both of these, suggestions are easily dismissed because they'll appear to lack context or the appropriate level of specificity. Http:/ www.cyrusstoller.com/. Get the latest posts delivered right to your inbox. Or subscribe via RSS. When in doubt, overdocument.
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