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Mar 20

Learn what it takes to be a great conversationalist. It’s time to T.A.L.K

What feels like natural conversational talent is almost always skill, and that skill can be learned, says Dr. Alison Wood Brooks.

T.A.L.K. — Topics. Asking. Levity. Kindness. Learn these four skills to become a great conversationalist.

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Nov 27, 2025

Three practical AI tips for non-technical people

You know you should be using AI more, but where do you start? Get three practical tips that don’t require prompting expertise.

The voice-transcript-document workflow: one of three tips to better use AI

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Dec 15, 2024

Using Claude to Enhance the RSS Block in WordPress

I wanted my Wordpress RSS blocks to open links in a new tab and display featured images. Claude helped create a plugin that does just that.

Using Claude to Enhance the RSS Block in WordPress

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Nov 23, 2024

With 3 Prompts, Claude helped me build and deploy a simple web app; no coding required.

I got my web app deployed and running with just three prompts and responses from Claude. This post shows you exactly how I did it.

With 3 Prompts, Claude helped me build and deploy a simple web app; no coding required.

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Sep 26, 2024

Using Generative AI to Keep Up with New Reading Material

A step-by-step, how-to guide for using GenAI to produce summaries and extract actionable recommendations that are tailored to your context.

Using Generative AI to Keep Up with New Reading Material

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Mar 31, 2024

The Case for Creating Advisory Artifacts

When your job calls for you to serve as an internal consultant or advisor on a cross-functional project, create Advisory Artifacts.

The Case for Creating Advisory Artifacts

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Dec 20, 2023

Policy Personas: A Useful Mental Model

Policy Personas offer a mental model and vocabulary for everyday interactions, job definitions, and career planning.

Policy personas can be depicted as a radar chart to visualize proficiency levels.

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Aug 18, 2023

Getting Better with Coaching

If professional athletes who are arguably among the best in the world need coaches, why wouldn’t we?

Two women talking while seated. Image generated by DALL-E

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Sep 7, 2019

Should my company become the reseller for this software?

Questions to answer before signing on as a reseller for a software product.

Should my company become the reseller for this software?

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Aug 22, 2018

How to Start Strong at a Management Job

When a friend landed a senior management job, we brainstormed ideas for how he could start strong. This post summarizes our discussion.

How to Start Strong at a Management Job

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