Robert Labayen
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Let’s accept it: bias is one of the things that make us human. We often make decisions not based on facts. Instead “we follow our heart” or ...
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Monday, October 2, 2023
Idea breeders and idea killers in the office
Robert Labayen
6:23 AM
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“Kill the inventor!” There is a (possibly true) story that says Roman emperor Tiberius Caesar ordered the execution of a person who showed h...
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Monday, September 25, 2023
Three tips on how to reduce fear of failure
Robert Labayen
3:29 AM
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When scared to death before presenting to a boss, this is what I tell teammates: “Nobody’s going to jail.” It’s my way of saying ” There’s...
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Monday, September 11, 2023
What is your measure of success?
Robert Labayen
2:15 AM
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Success is a moving target. That’s because many people don’t know how far or how close they are to it, and maybe even more people don’t even...
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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Some advice on how to reduce fear of public speaking
Robert Labayen
5:20 AM
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Katy Perry has stage fright. The musical firework who has four Guinness World Records is still a bit nervous because stage fright is common....
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Monday, August 28, 2023
Why imperfection can be charming in the office
Robert Labayen
7:51 AM
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An imperfect presenter can win allies. There were two brothers who pitched a movie to us. The first one was quite polished and professional ...
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The corporate power of humor
Robert Labayen
7:36 AM
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This is my best proof that humor is good for business: I was in the car with my brother when we asked a tabloid vendor for directions. He c...
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Friday, August 11, 2023
How much risk is risky in business and investment
Robert Labayen
1:04 AM
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“Taking risks” is a sexy thing to say. Many young entrepreneurs attribute their sensational rise to a daring spirit. Jason Calacanis, foun...
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Thursday, August 10, 2023
Why is health a casualty of success?
Robert Labayen
3:05 AM
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I won a few awards and I paid for them with my lungs. When I was younger, I was a good copywriter but I couldn’t write without smoking. I ...
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Sunday, October 23, 2022
Some wrong things we do in brainstorming
Robert Labayen
3:05 AM
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I think it’s a superhuman ability to be able to listen to the voice in our head while at the same time listening to people around us. That’s...
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Thursday, September 22, 2022
Common Mistakes in Public Speaking
Robert Labayen
3:31 AM
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The human brain is not a device that copies with precision. So, George Bernard Shaw famously reminded us, “the single biggest problem in co...
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Thursday, July 14, 2022
Phrases that may cause confusion in the office
Robert Labayen
7:25 AM
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Some companies motivate their staff using colorful language. Some of such statements may send mixed signals. For example: 1. “Nothing is im...
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Sunday, July 10, 2022
The good and bad points of PowerPoint
Robert Labayen
6:17 AM
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Microsoft PowerPoint is the single most prominent symbol of the office of the 90s nand onwards. Great tool! But we may ruin the presentatio...
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Thursday, July 7, 2022
What leaders lose in the time of WFH
Robert Labayen
6:49 AM
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Our staff observes everything about us. The way we think and articulate our thoughts, how relate with people, the way we speak, and even t...
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Sunday, August 23, 2020
How not to be fooled by the wrong candidate again
Robert Labayen
4:34 PM
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Why do many politicians who appeared to be messiahs end up to be false prophets? To be fair, some of us contribute to such tragedy when we...
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Thursday, August 13, 2020
How fake democrats control and repress media
Robert Labayen
1:38 AM
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They don’t even have to shoot journalists anymore. Some governments that have democratic skin actually have an authoritarian soul. Politic...
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Sunday, July 26, 2020
Experts explain why political lapdogs may do bad things
Robert Labayen
9:12 PM
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A dictatorial leader’s puppets and blind followers may not only lose their IQ but also their conscience. CEO and professor Margaret ...
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