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Mind Spark #28 - The First 20 Words Matter: Unlocking Secrets to a Powerful Introduction
Inspired by Rebecca Okamoto’s TEDx Talk “ How to introduce yourself—and get hired ” Have you ever frozen up when someone asks during an interview or a social event, "Tell me about yourself?" It's okay to feel nervous and ramble. Even people with lots of experience can find this question hard. Rebecca Okamoto, a communication expert, found that how you introduce yourself can matter even more than your resume. Okamoto shares that early in her career, she tried to impress interv
Shujian Zhang
Oct 143 min read


Mind Spark #22 - Think Fast, Talk Smart: A Podcast for Better Communication
Effective communication is essential in every aspect of life, whether at work or at home. Being able to convey our message effectively,...
Shujian Zhang
Aug 302 min read


Turning Disagreements into Dialogue: Notes from Bits and Pieces
This post was inspired by an article published in Bits and Pieces (The Economic Press), which Dale Carnegie cited in his classic book...
Shujian Zhang
Jul 194 min read


Mind Spark #13 - The 5:1 Rule: Unlocking the Quiet Power of Listening
Inspired by the book "Rich Kids: How to Raise Our Children to Be Happy and Successful in Life" by Tom Corley. “ Life is about rising...
Shujian Zhang
May 252 min read
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