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  • This is the first and most important step for creating a compelling presentation

    Adopted from the following great insight shared by Carmine Gallo from the book Talk Like TED

    “What’s the first thing you should do when creating a PowerPoint presentation? If you’re like many people you’ll say, “Open PowerPoint.” Wrong answer. You should plan the story first. Just as a movie director storyboards the scenes before he begins shooting, you should create the story before you open the tool. You’ll have plenty of time to design pretty slides once the story is complete, but if the story is boring, you’ve lost your audience before you’ve spoken a word.”

  • JUST BE YOURSELF to realize these benefits in life

    Adopted from the following great insight shared by Carmine Gallo from the book Talk Like Ted illuminates us on the benefits when you just be yourself.

    “It’s just about being you and being cool with that. And I think when you’re authentic, you end up following your heart, and you put yourself in places and situations and conversations that you love and that you enjoy. You meet people that you like talking to. You go places you’ve dreamt about. And you and up following your heart and feeling very fulfilled.”

  • Are you aware that passion is contagious?Read this to know more

    Adopted from the following great insight shared by Carmine Gallo from the book Talk Like Ted

    “Science shows that passion is contagious, literally. You cannot inspire others unless you are inspired yourself. You stand a much greater chance of persuading and inspiring your listeners if you express an enthusiastic, passionate, and meaningful connection to your topic.“

  • This helps us understand the science behind the DNA of modern day motivational systems

    Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive

    “Human beings have an innate inner drive to be autonomous, self-determined, and connected to one another. And when that drive is liberated, people achieve more and live richer lives.”

  • Only TWO available mindsets , which one do you choose to adopt?

    Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive

    “People can have two different mindsets, she says. Those with a “fixed mindset” believe that their talents and abilities are carved in stone. Those with a “growth mindset” believe that their talents and abilities can be developed. Fixed mindsets see every encounter as a test of their worthiness. Growth mindsets see the same encounters as opportunities to improve.”

  • Wondering about “Personal Branding” , this is a great tip

    Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink

    “I think the more important task for a young person than developing a personal brand is figuring out what she’s great at, what she loves to do, and how she can use that to leave an imprint in the world. Those are tough questions, but essential ones. Answer those – and the personal brand follows.”

  • This highlights the reason for the growing importance of “Right Brain Thinking”

    Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive

    “What’s important now are the characteristics of the brain’s right hemisphere: artistry, empathy, inventiveness, big-picture thinking. These skills have become first among equals in a whole range of business fields.”

  • Compliance works against personal fulfillment , this explains how

    Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive

    “While complying can be an effective strategy for physical survival, it’s a lousy one for personal fulfillment. Living a satisfying life requires more than simply meeting the demands of those in control. Yet in our offices and our classrooms we have way too much compliance and way too little engagement. The former might get you through the day, but only the latter will get you through the night.”

  • This is a great insight to avoid setting unhealthy goals

    Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive

    “Goals that people set for themselves and that are devoted to attaining mastery are usually healthy. But goals imposed by others–sales targets, quarterly returns, standardized test scores, and so on–can sometimes have dangerous side effects.”

  • Want to foster creativity at the workplace , this great tip will help

    Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive

    “Especially for fostering creative, conceptual work, the best way to use money as a motivator is to take the issue of money off the table so people concentrate on the work.”