Tag: Strategies
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Success can feel like a race—one where we’re all sprinting toward goals, chasing recognition, promotions, and personal milestones. But somewhere along the journey, many of us learn a powerful truth: the more you help others succeed, the more successful you become. This isn’t just about karma or feel-good philosophy. It’s practical, repeatable, and backed by…
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At the beginning of my career, I thought confidence meant never making a mistake—or at least having a perfect explanation ready when I did. I thought leadership meant saying yes, always being the safety net, and doing whatever it took to make things look polished from the outside. Now, over a decade into my journey…
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Copilot isn’t just “AI inside Microsoft 365.” It’s a time-saver, a thinking partner, and an accelerator for work you’re already doing in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and across Microsoft 365 via Copilot Chat. Below are 50 practical Copilot use cases, grouped by Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and the Copilot Chatbot. Each one includes a sample prompt and…
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Emotional intelligence has always been something I’ve valued, not just as a “nice to have,” but as a foundational part of how I connect, communicate, and lead. The ability to understand people, navigate emotions, and respond with intention has shaped my work and relationships in ways that technical skills alone never could. The good news?…
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We’re often told: do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life. But what happens when you do what you love… and end up hating it? I’ve seen this too many times to count. A close friend who loved animals became a vet, expecting to spend her days cuddling puppies and…
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You’ve heard it before: “Just tell yourself you can do it. Believe in yourself. Fake it ‘til you make it.” But here’s the truth most motivational posters don’t say out loud: Real self-confidence doesn’t come from standing in front of a mirror repeating affirmations. It comes from giving the world irrefutable proof that you are…
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A former mentee once said something to me that I’ll never forget. During a glowing performance review — she’d smashed every goal we’d set — she paused my congratulations and said: “I don’t think I could’ve done it, if I didn’t feel so safe to fail with you.” That hit me. Because we spend so…
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You don’t see the world as it is. You see it as you are. Ever noticed how once you learn a new word, suddenly you hear it everywhere? Or once you start thinking about buying a red car, red cars seem to be on every street? That’s not magic. It’s not coincidence. It’s your brain…
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Early in my career, I cared a lot. I cared so much that I found myself constantly frustrated, at comments that felt off, decisions I didn’t agree with, and people who didn’t treat others with respect. But over time, I’ve learned that caring strategically is far more effective than caring reactively. There’s a fine line…
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Generative AI is everywhere — in boardrooms, roadmaps, and leadership conversations.But when it comes to real-world execution, many projects stall out. Why? Because we often start with “What could we do with AI?” instead of “What needs fixing in our business?” AI isn’t the strategy. It’s just one of the tools we can use to…