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Play a Game You Can Win! | Brian Cooke

What can you do that would be difficult if not impossible for anyone else?

In a world where it is easy to copy others, recognizing and focusing on your unique talent is the surest strategy I know to advance your business and career.

Here are four hallmarks of successful business leaders I coach who know their strengths and use them for strategic advantage.

Big Idea

Connections Between Love and Work | INSEAD

Warren Buffett is sure he would not have accomplished all that he has without his wife, Susie. "What happened with me would not have happened without her." For better or worse, choosing the right partner and caring for the relationship through life's ups and downs has an extraordinary impact on your career.

Here are seven keys to a healthy, successful, enduring partnership

Entrepreneur

Nexii Taps Private Placement To Speed Global Roll-Out | The Builders Daily

While most attention to Nexii Building Solutions emphasizes its proprietary green building materials and $1 billion+ valuation, the Canadian startup is attracting US interest and investment from developers and builders who want to accelerate construction schedules, improve workplace safety, and lower labor costs. Nexii recently closed its sixth funding round led by Honeywell, Trane Technologies and other strategic partners. Here's more info on Nexii plans for a private placement offering of shares that will raise capital for ambitious global expansion.

Construction

Lunch Building a Skyscraper | Washington Post

One of the most iconic pictures of construction is not what it seems! Photo buffs know this classic 1932 picture of ironworkers building a New York skyscraper was staged. Here's the true story of the picture that was used to advertise the 70 story RCA building in Rockefeller Center that is now home to NBC studios.

People

Three Myths of the Great Resignation | The Atlantic

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , Americans continue to leave their jobs at an epic pace. Although the “Great Resignation” remains one of the buzziest business and economic stories of 2021, a closer look reveals some significant myths and misunderstandings about who and why people are "quitting" in record numbers.

Brian Cooke

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I coach leaders and teams who aim high and do amazing things!

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