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By Arjun Rajagopalan
{P}rescriptionApr 15, 2021
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How to talk to someone who intimidates you
Why do we see people as intimidating? It's a combination of past interactions and perceptions of the person as being smarter, better organized, more prepared, funnier, more attractive, more charismatic and more powerful than you. Here are 4 things you need to do before any encounter with an intimidating person.
Apr 15, 202102:52
A brilliant problem-solving strategy
When faced with a problem, people tend to select solutions that involve adding new elements rather than taking existing components away. Minimalist designs in which elements are removed from an existing model are uncommon.
Apr 11, 202103:39
Information exhaustion: 3 reasons for it -- and what to do about it
Gaining on sharing knowledge in today's information deluge is an exhausting task. There are 3 main reasons for this. Coping with the situation requires going on a strict information diet.
Apr 06, 202104:36
How to say "No" politely
Unless you develop the skill of turning down people with grace and style, you will not be able to focus on tasks that are in line with your ambition. Here's a 5-step method.
Apr 03, 202103:24