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5 Ways to Always Be the Most Interesting Person in the Room. What successful people do every Monday morning. The myth of the idea person.  One-on-one meetings are good for you , says Harvard Business Review. Some other ways on handling stress. How do you tell the good guys from the bad? Constantly complaining isn't too good for you. Charlie Munger shares his thoughts in Academic Economics . Effective thinking requires a mental framework. And speaking of which, read more on mental models . Whether you're an investor or not, the Berkshire Hathaway annual letter is always worth a read.

Some stories that I've been coming across recently: Lean in?...or just leave? Women and tech don't seem to be a good fit anymore. The New York Times had a similar story from across the World (China). Adam Grant and Sheryl Sandberg release their fourth article in the series on women in the workplace.I'm not sure I understand the bedroom reference here! "Many women in technology believe Silicon Valley is stuck in the past. They say they are rarely hired, promoted or taken seriously, and are confronted on a daily basis by sexism and harassment. They feel demeaned and discouraged." Ellen Pao sues her former employer in 2013 and the courtroom proceedings have begun. Pao is seeking $16 million in damages after claiming she was passed over for a promotion because she is a woman and then fired in 2012 after she complained. Read the related Yahoo! article here and the NYTimes here . One of our local papers had a good writeup .

Parents, at least those in the U.S., feel that communication skills are most important for children to learn followed by reading, math, teamwork, writing and logic. Science fell somewhere in the middle. Among parents, mothers highlight this importance more than fathers do. Read the Pew analysis here . The Institute for Consumer Antitrust Studies of the Loyola University, Chicago has two online courses if you're interested in competition law. And on competition, Whither CCP ? Never expect the media to be your ally or supporter. This is major blowback and as Ian Read sa id , "You Gain Respect in Drops, But Can Lose It in Gallons." Eric Shinseki said that one doesn't get many do-overs in life. He also said that one's going to miss 100% of the shots one's not going to take. Nutella... cause -and- effect ? And speaking of ISIS, The Wall Street Journal blames Turkey for its rapid growth in recent years.A former senior bureaucrat talks about governance overhaul...

What Does a 40 Year-Old Man Wish He’d Known at 25? http://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/things-learned-40-wish-knew-25-hesaid/

Michael Hyatt says "the most consistent practice high achievers share to set themselves up for a great year is to reflect on the current one. It came up again and again in their answers. Doing business with this year is crucial for success in the next." Get Michael's free ebook with lessons learned from some impressive, successful people here . Michael shares how to Get crystal clear about what you want in the next twelve months and how you’re going to get there. Confront doubt and see the real possibility of breakthrough in your personal and professional life. Close the door on the nagging, negative feelings from the past so you can set yourself up for success in the present. Take the mystery out of setting effective, reasonable, and achievable goals. Connect with your why so you can tap reserves of emotional energy and motivation when things get difficult and conquer the “messy middle” once and for all. Finally beat worry, procrastination, and that horrible...

Bob Proctor says the personal development industry is worth US$ 11 bn annually and is growing at a rapid pace. But how often do you see the impact of this industry around you? How many times have you heard people ask " Can I be successful at this? How big of a mark do I want to make?, and What am I willing to do to make it happen?”And how come personal development doesn't link very well with being in a group? In short, despite the growth of the industry, why are our organisations and individuals struggling? I came across three articles this week which got me thinking about this. Deloitte's report, Passion at Work , says "Up to 87.7 percent of America’s workforce is not able to contribute to their full potential because they don’t have passion for their work. Less than 12.3 percent of America’s workforce possesses the attributes of worker passion. This “passion gap” is important because passionate workers are committed to continually achieving higher levels of perform...

On 21 October 2014, the News carried a story by Ansar Abbasi on how Civil services reforms remain a distant dream . A few days before this, the same journalist had a news item on how the interior minister would be spearheading the government's reform efforts because the Prime Minister was too busy to do so himself. Busy with what? Aren't these reforms the hallmark of good governance and thus, should merit total resolve, dedication and zero-tolerance policy for their derailment? I hope there is a kernel of truth in this and that this government is serious about reforms and not saying things for the sake of lip service. In an article, Fault Lines , it was written "Experts rue the regulatory institutions that gave in to the political pressures during the last 15 years, hindering economic stability and growth, badly affecting performance." How about thinking about performance standards for these institutions? How about involving them in the development strategy of t...